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VX53 DYT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DYT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2025 61,670 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,439 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 43,435 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,346 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 43,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall distorted slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall distorted slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall distorted slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall distorted slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,878 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 41,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,046 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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VX53 DYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 DYT, 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 VX53 DYT registered?

VX53 DYT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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