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EU53 FDC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 91,040 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 91,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 89,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 85,724 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 85,724 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,385 miles

Offside Front outer gaiter slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2017 80,385 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side-lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front outer gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,607 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front inner wings damaged

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,836 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 56,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 41,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

EU53 FDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EU53 FDC safe to buy?

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