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DG53 DVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 DVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 91,636 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 91,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,443 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,431 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,909 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,296 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating/perishing 185/65/14 age 2010

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating/perishing 185/65/14 age 2010

engine covers fitted

some underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,054 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 28,135 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 21,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & outer sidewall scuffed

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,978 miles

Front brake discs slightly scorred

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,564 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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DG53 DVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 DVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG53 DVT registered?

DG53 DVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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