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DK53 VDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,104 mi
Last recorded136,104 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 115,307 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 106,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,391 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 105,391 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter leking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,315 miles

Centre Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 104,315 miles

Centre Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 102,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,766 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,766 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,091 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,477 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 83,477 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 49,273 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 VDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DK53 VDZ, 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 DK53 VDZ registered?

DK53 VDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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