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EU53 FCO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,221 mi
Last recorded165,221 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FCO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 165,221 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 165,066 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,443 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,077 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 137,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 130,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind undertrays and fuel tank so not inspected

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,689 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2009 69,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,398 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,936 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 FCO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

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

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The MOT history for EU53 FCO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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