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DK53 VEF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VEF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter damp.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 127,393 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack End excessive play in ball socket (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter damp.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 121,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,407 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,119 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 114,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 104,057 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,896 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 84,896 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,293 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 77,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 63,601 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,824 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,584 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,584 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,308 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 VEF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

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

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