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DX53 KRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,255 mi
Last recorded68,255 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 68,255 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 68,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 53,964 miles

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open, but can still be opened

Fail 13 Sep 2024 53,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open, but can still be opened

Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,629 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Sep 2022 41,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,303 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 21,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 16,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 15,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,864 miles

Nearside Front nsf lower arm corroded

Offside Front osf lower arm corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 14,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 14,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear axle

rear axle is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,554 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 12,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 10,043 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,178 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 9,175 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)

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,826 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 KRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 KRO registered?

DX53 KRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DX53 KRO safe to buy?

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