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CU53 EOC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EOC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 99,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rear ()

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back section in poor condition

head lamp lenses becoming dull

Fail 30 Jan 2024 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back section in poor condition

head lamp lenses becoming dull

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,858 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Under body covers fitted as standard

Various chassis and suspension components corroded but solid

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,515 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS AND SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED (SOLID AT TIME OF TEST)

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS AND SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED (SOLID AT TIME OF TEST)

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,846 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Rear exhaust heavily corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,872 miles

Exhaust system corroded solid at time of test

Front and back suspension components various corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Underbody coverings fitted as standard unable to view brake piping and fuel pipe behind them

Fail 29 Jan 2020 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust system corroded solid at time of test

Front and back suspension components various corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Underbody coverings fitted as standard unable to view brake piping and fuel pipe behind them

Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,337 miles

various tyre valves perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,725 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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,721 miles

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,882 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 21 Jan 2014 44,407 miles

rear exhaust box corroded not blowing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 44,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,411 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 28,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 20 Jan 2009 25,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,523 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f door moulding coming away from door

Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,544 miles

near side front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,372 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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CU53 EOC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU53 EOC, 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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CU53 EOC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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