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EU53 EUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,103 mi
Last recorded47,103 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 47,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,979 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 36,473 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 31,368 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 14,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2013 11,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,078 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 5,453 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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EU53 EUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EU53 EUH, 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 EU53 EUH registered?

EU53 EUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EU53 EUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 EUH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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