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DK53 VGC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,738 mi
Last recorded101,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 101,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 101,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced discolored lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front to rear system deteriorated/corrosion (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 94,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front to rear system deteriorated/corrosion (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2023 88,719 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,773 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 74,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 74,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,931 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,917 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,964 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,168 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 65,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,910 miles

Front Upper brake discs corroded

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

water leak on engine

Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,910 miles

Front Upper brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

water leak on engine

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,218 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,526 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 VGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VGC, 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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DK53 VGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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