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DK53 VEA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slight damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc rear axle, front hub assembly's & suspension components

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 45,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 31,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,604 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking badly

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking badly

Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,968 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre perishing on outside edge. o/s/f just starting to perish same area.

Advise rear exhaust heat shield not secure.

Advise rear wiper blade split.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise n/s/f fog light inop.

Advise n/s/f tyre perishing on outside edge. o/s/f just starting to perish same area.

Advise rear exhaust heat shield not secure.

Advise rear wiper blade split.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,005 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,976 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 11,976 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,356 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 9,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,425 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 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK53 VEA registered?

DK53 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DK53 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 VEA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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