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DK53 VEB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,401 mi
Last recorded120,401 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 120,401 miles

Rear Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 104,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 89,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 89,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 74,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,498 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 50,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,863 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,531 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 VEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK53 VEB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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