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DK53 VEH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,641 mi
Last recorded34,641 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VEH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin split, not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2024 27,437 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 27,436 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 24,835 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 24,834 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 24,515 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 24,515 miles

Braking system leaking Servo Pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 20,579 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,886 miles

both front tyres poor health

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 15,997 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,196 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,835 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 VEH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

DK53 VEH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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