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LK53 DBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,429 mi
Last recorded39,429 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 39,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,867 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 38,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,034 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,784 miles

exhaust blow at front flexi joint

Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,758 miles

slight exhaust blow at front flexi section

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,985 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,416 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 31,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter split (2.4.G.4e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.8mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 27,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.8mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front has slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,309 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 26,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,230 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,004 miles

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,801 miles

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

all 4 tyers have deteriorated side walls

o/s/f tyer worn iner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,755 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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LK53 DBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LK53 DBY, 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 LK53 DBY registered?

LK53 DBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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