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PE53 DKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,088 mi
Last recorded137,088 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 137,088 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 136,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear door catch sticky

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,839 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 136,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged All badly perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 131,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 130,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 127,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 123,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 110,071 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 101,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,795 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 76,022 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,503 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 DKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE53 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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