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DK53 VFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 126,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,766 miles

Nearside Rear back box has corrosian

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

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear upper back seat loose

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,459 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 116,453 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f brake back plate corroded + INSECURE

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,762 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,227 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion front to back

Fail 30 Sep 2019 109,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion front to back

Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,938 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp misty but still getting pattern.

Offside headlamp misty but still getting pattern.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,694 miles

Nearside Front headlamp tarnished

Offside Front headlamp tarnished

windscreen scuffed at the bottom

Fail 4 Sep 2015 82,694 miles

Nearside Front headlamp tarnished

Offside Front headlamp tarnished

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen scuffed at the bottom

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box outer covering badly corroded please keep checked

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,653 miles

exhaust back box outer covering corroded please keep checked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted/lipped

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread please keep checked

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,041 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 VFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

DK53 VFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DK53 VFE safe to buy?

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