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EU53 FFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,147 mi
Last recorded104,147 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,147 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,214 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding

underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,855 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding

underbody shields fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,187 miles

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,076 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detoriated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,344 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of exhaust detoriated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,907 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 12,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 5,483 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 FFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

EU53 FFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is EU53 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FFD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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