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DX53 KXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,357 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,747 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,602 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,705 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,862 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and cracking in tread.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,902 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,183 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,533 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 KXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

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

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