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ET53 EOW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,751 mi
Last recorded48,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 48,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 42,792 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 42,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 38,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 38,144 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,232 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,378 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 36,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,236 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,811 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 32,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,501 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 31,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,598 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 17,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 12,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 8,737 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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ET53 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET53 EOW, 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 ET53 EOW registered?

ET53 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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