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EU53 FCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,142 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,128 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking slightly within tyre tred

Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,364 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 62,442 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 FCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

EU53 FCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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