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EU53 FUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,533 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,297 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,265 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 49,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,160 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,638 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 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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