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DK53 VEO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,569 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,569 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,389 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,780 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,704 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,155 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 67,155 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,043 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,322 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Fail 27 Sep 2017 52,322 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,090 miles

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW + WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (APPROX 3-4K)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 44,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW + WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (APPROX 3-4K)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,699 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 29 Sep 2015 35,699 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,701 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,830 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,829 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 6,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,018 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 VEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

DK53 VEO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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