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DX53 ERK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,720 mi
Last recorded62,720 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ERK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,720 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,845 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,761 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,944 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,681 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 ERK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX53 ERK, 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 DX53 ERK registered?

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

Is DX53 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 ERK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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