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EU53 DCY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,490 mi
Last recorded127,490 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,490 miles

mil on

Pass 17 Jan 2025 113,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,196 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 50,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavy wear resulting in exposure of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on tyre inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,835 miles

both front lower arm rear bushers slightly weak

o/s/f tyre will need replacement soon wearing inside and out

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,946 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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EU53 DCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EU53 DCY, 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 EU53 DCY registered?

EU53 DCY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is EU53 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 DCY 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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