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EK53 EKX

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,223 mi
Last recorded14,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 14,223 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES BECOMING DULL AND DISTORTED.

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.

DEEP SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD.

SLIGHT RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 14,216 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM AIMS BECOMING DISTORTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JET NOT WORKING.

SOME RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 14,172 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED DUE TO LENSES MISTING OVER.

SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 14,090 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES SLIGHTLY DULL.HEADLIGHT LENSES MISTING OVER.

SOME CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WHERE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN USED.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 14,059 miles

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

INTERMITTANT FAULT ON HORN.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 14,003 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 14,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 13,897 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED DUE TO LENSES MISTING OVER.

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 13,872 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 13,786 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 13,685 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT SPLIT ON OFFSIDE FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSH.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 13,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,767 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,194 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,693 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,004 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 8,776 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,679 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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EK53 EKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EK53 EKX, 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 EK53 EKX registered?

EK53 EKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 EKX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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