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DX53 EUK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,618 mi
Last recorded61,618 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 61,618 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake high

Fail 17 Aug 2026 61,616 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake high

Pass 21 Aug 2025 59,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,560 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,556 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,654 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper is not located properly

Fail 13 Aug 2020 50,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper is not located properly

Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,329 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

back box section of exhaust wearing

clamp on middle section of exhaust weak

flexi section of exhaust wearing

Fail 15 Aug 2019 49,329 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

back box section of exhaust wearing

clamp on middle section of exhaust weak

flexi section of exhaust wearing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,306 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,848 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,848 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,368 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 4,838 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 EUK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

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

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