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DK53 VFT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 110,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,149 miles

anti slip provision on brake pedal worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

anti slip provision on brake pedal worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts in offside rear tyre and wearing on inner tread

offside rear tyre tread deterioated

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 31 May 2011 81,391 miles

near side rear wheel has spare tyre fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,504 miles

HANDBRAKE GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

Fail 20 Mar 2009 63,291 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HANDBRAKE GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VFT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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