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PE53 DKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,020 mi
Last recorded178,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 178,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 175,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 175,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 171,846 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged (jacking location)

Offside Front sill damaged (jacking location)

Pass 1 Jul 2022 170,163 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 170,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 169,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre seciton (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking from both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 167,837 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 167,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom shock bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 166,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2019 166,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 162,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 158,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 154,864 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 145,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 134,616 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 122,174 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 122,174 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 111,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,330 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 14 Jul 2009 64,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,036 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 44,035 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,648 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,287 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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PE53 DKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PE53 DKU, 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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PE53 DKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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