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ET53 EPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,850 miles

head light glasses deteriated

long hand brake travell

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

head light glasses deteriated

long hand brake travell

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,611 miles

head lights poor pattern

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

head lights poor pattern

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,850 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,617 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre excesivley worn on inner shoulder

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,545 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,441 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,441 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,453 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 EPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ registered?

ET53 EPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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