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EX53 DPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,787 mi
Last recorded158,787 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 158,787 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 21 years old

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 21 years old

Pass 10 Dec 2024 155,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 20 years old

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre 20 years old

Pass 14 Dec 2023 152,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre 11 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Rear tyre19 years old

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,810 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 142,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 140,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 134,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,147 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 12 Dec 2011 79,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,008 miles

both fron t lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting slightly

front wiper blades streaking slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 37,068 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 20,833 miles

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

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 DPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 EX53 DPZ, 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 EX53 DPZ registered?

EX53 DPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EX53 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 DPZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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