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2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion becoming present on subframes and suspension components

Fail 30 Apr 2026 101,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion becoming present on subframes and suspension components

Pass 22 May 2025 100,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 99,361 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 97,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 97,952 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 97,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 98,547 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 98,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,290 miles

headlamp beam images just visable , outer covers deteriated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 95,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp beam images just visable , outer covers deteriated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 93,397 miles

exhaust corroded

headlamp beam image just visable , headlamp outer covers weathered

reverse lamps not working

Pass 11 May 2017 91,350 miles

headlamp beam image just visable

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 91,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken advise top mount corroded (2.4.C.1a)

headlamp beam image just visable

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2015 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 80,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 72,271 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 64,502 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 64,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 57,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 50,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 43,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,923 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit inner edge

Pass 1 May 2007 29,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,217 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 FET is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FET, 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 FET registered?

EU53 FET is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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