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EU53 FOT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,707 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,849 miles

eml light on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front headlamp aims weak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,973 miles

BOTH HEADS FADED

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 42,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,375 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,668 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 FOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

EU53 FOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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