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EU53 DCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,759 mi
Last recorded126,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,759 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 126,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,736 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 124,736 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,373 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,837 miles

Advise front wiper blades derteriorating

Advise offside rear tyre very slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 60,837 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise front wiper blades derteriorating

Advise offside rear tyre very slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,861 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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EU53 DCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU53 DCO, 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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EU53 DCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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