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EX53 DPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,709 mi
Last recorded65,709 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DPK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 65,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,531 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,495 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 9,764 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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EX53 DPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX53 DPK, 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 EX53 DPK registered?

EX53 DPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 DPK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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