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EU53 FPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,347 mi
Last recorded43,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,293 miles

Nearside front & rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm

coolant leak from radiator left lower corner

has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,414 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,643 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,643 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 FPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

EU53 FPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is EU53 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 FPE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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