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DX53 EOP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EOP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 93,732 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 93,729 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 93,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 93,645 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,712 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Fail 17 Jan 2023 88,710 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,912 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,094 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 79,094 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,154 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 78,154 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,108 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))

under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,089 miles

exhaust system corroded slightly

miner oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded slightly

miner oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,075 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,245 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,038 miles

O/S/F tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to degrade

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,313 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,837 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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DX53 EOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DX53 EOP, 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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DX53 EOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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