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EA53 SFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,328 mi
Last recorded102,328 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 SFF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,328 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 12 Nov 2018
Fail 12 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,115 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017

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

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

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,070 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,936 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2014 66,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp lenses tarnishing,beam image and light output not affected at time of test

both rear tyres perishing slightly

fuel tank cap seal slightly perishing

rear exhaust silencer delaminating

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp lenses tarnishing,beam image and light output not affected at time of test

both rear tyres perishing slightly

fuel tank cap seal slightly perishing

rear exhaust silencer delaminating

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,314 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 47,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres deteriorating in tred

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,211 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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EA53 SFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA53 SFF, 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 EA53 SFF registered?

EA53 SFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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