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ET53 ESO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,460 miles

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,194 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 33,167 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,397 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 ESO 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 92.9%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

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

Is ET53 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 ESO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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