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EF53 ONB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,847 mi
Last recorded105,847 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ONB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,847 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 84,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,556 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,544 miles

console bushes on front suspension starting to show signs of wear

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,790 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,226 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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EF53 ONB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF53 ONB, 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 EF53 ONB registered?

EF53 ONB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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