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EU53 FEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,404 mi
Last recorded63,404 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 63,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,529 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,348 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,471 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted

exhaust corroded

managment light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,529 miles

mangerment light is on!

nearside and offside rear tyres are age/cracked in tread area

rear silencer casing is split and very rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,720 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,992 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning(eml)lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,034 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 FEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

EU53 FEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is EU53 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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