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EU53 FNV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,023 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box skin corroded through

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box skin corroded through

Pass 27 Oct 2018 129,334 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 118,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill [centre] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/f fog lamp noted

engine bay covers fitted

front tyres n/s-o/s worn low inner tread

o/s-n/s rear shock absorber dust covers deterioted

rear exhaust silencer deterioted

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2017 118,269 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill [centre] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/f fog lamp noted

engine bay covers fitted

front tyres n/s-o/s worn low inner tread

o/s-n/s rear shock absorber dust covers deterioted

rear exhaust silencer deterioted

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,262 miles

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

damage to o/s/r wheel arch/bumper

engine bay covers fitted

n/s/f fog light not working/damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

undertray and outer sills fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,334 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear exhaust box corroded though outer skin

Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,333 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear exhaust box corroded though outer skin

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,572 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & coming adrift

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,206 miles

front brake discs slight lip

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge & cut outer wall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,965 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,141 miles

exhaust very rusted not blowing at this time

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,141 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust very rusted not blowing at this time

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 26,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate discoloured

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 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FNV, 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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EU53 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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