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DK53 VFM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 111,889 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 111,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,378 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated and leaking a small amount of grease.

both headlamp lenses slightly frosty but beam image still ok.

Fail 20 Nov 2021 111,377 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated and leaking a small amount of grease.

both headlamp lenses slightly frosty but beam image still ok.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear shocker sleeves loose

Fail 27 Nov 2020 109,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear shocker sleeves loose

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlight images poor - off side rear sill dent - exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,869 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,850 miles

Front exhaust flexible weak

Offside Rear TYRE heavy cracking & low pressure ( 8 years old) .

sill damage o/s/r ,corrosion inc suspension .

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,202 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,639 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

near side rear tyre edge wear - both rear cracks - front tyres edge wear

off side rear sill small dent

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,140 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)

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,402 miles

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,317 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,186 miles

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

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,358 miles

both outer sills have slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,413 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,138 miles

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

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

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 VFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

DK53 VFM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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