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DX53 ERV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ERV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 133,489 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

travel hand brake

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,949 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Under body exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 122,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Under body exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,244 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight distorted pattern on dip beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum.

Tyres with different aspect ratios fitted to front and rear of vehicle.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 116,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Lamp in tailgate partially illuminates with engine running. No other lamps affected.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight distorted pattern on dip beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil level on minimum.

Tyres with different aspect ratios fitted to front and rear of vehicle.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,915 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Vehicle first used on or after 01st July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on exhaust.

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Travel on parking brake lever.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,402 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,369 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,341 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,720 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,237 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 48,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,004 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,190 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,187 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,300 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly discolored

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,114 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 ERV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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