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EU53 FFB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FFB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 151,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 137,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 137,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT OPEN (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. MOUNTS ARE BROKEN LAMP NOT SECURE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect VERY WEAK (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEEDED SOON (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 127,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 127,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018
Fail 1 Sep 2018 113,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,793 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 105,771 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,475 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,320 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,320 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 15 Aug 2012 84,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,800 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,130 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 FFB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

EU53 FFB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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