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EU53 DDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 105,725 miles

rearsilencer top skin corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 105,725 miles

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

rearsilencer top skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,153 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 100,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 100,351 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,869 miles

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding,rear silencer deteriorating

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

fuel filter in engine bay corroding

minor damage around vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2020 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding,rear silencer deteriorating

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

fuel filter in engine bay corroding

minor damage around vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Minor body damage

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2019 86,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Minor body damage

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear light assembly damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding,rear silencer deteriorating

front brake pads worn low

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

minor damage around vehicle

rear tyres perishing and cracking up,becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,886 miles

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front headlights deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

various damage around vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2017 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim - wrong impedance - not bright enough (1.2.1d)

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front headlights deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

various damage around vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,623 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside rear body damage

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,674 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly to outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished

rear silencer in poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn badly to outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished

rear silencer in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,326 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,691 miles

n/side rear light lense damage noted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 33,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,384 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2009 21,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs lipped

slightly high handbrake noted

stain to rear number plate noted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,628 miles

both front brake discs lipped

slightly high handbrake noted

stain to rear number plate noted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,118 miles

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,380 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 DDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDY, 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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EU53 DDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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