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DX53 EOM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,062 mi
Last recorded100,062 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EOM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,062 miles

centre & rear box slight blow & deteriorating

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,062 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

centre & rear box slight blow & deteriorating

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,489 miles

EML on

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,349 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,219 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service and parking brake just met MOT requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,069 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,056 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suggest vehicle service is needed !

o/s/r brake backplate looks damp - may indicate repair needed to wheel cylinder

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suggest vehicle service is needed !

o/s/r brake backplate looks damp - may indicate repair needed to wheel cylinder

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable tofully inspect under vehicle plastic covers

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,059 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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DX53 EOM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX53 EOM, 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 DX53 EOM registered?

DX53 EOM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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