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DK53 VDX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,689 mi
Last recorded57,689 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,002 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,008 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,174 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 41,174 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 39,302 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,949 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,243 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 32,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

body damage to offside front wing and bumper

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body damage to offside front wing and bumper

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,925 miles

front anti roll bar shifted sideways and starting to foul front subframe

Fail 25 Aug 2011 29,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front anti roll bar shifted sideways and starting to foul front subframe

front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 26,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,466 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,511 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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DK53 VDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK53 VDX, 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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DK53 VDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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