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EK53 EMX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,307 mi
Last recorded121,307 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 121,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,727 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,717 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / cracking between tread

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,542 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished 185/60/14/82t

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,083 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2014 82,083 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs lipped

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,277 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,738 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,777 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,390 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 21,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,691 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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EK53 EMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK53 EMX, 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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EK53 EMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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