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EU53 FUJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,357 mi
Last recorded126,357 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

power steering light on

Fail 10 Mar 2021 126,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

power steering light on

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,009 miles

Back box corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,009 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Back box corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,372 miles

Nearside Rear Back box corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,663 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 111,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,337 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,993 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,028 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 57,028 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,905 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 51,905 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,902 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,391 miles

1/ rear washer in/op(suspect pipe leaking).2/ both front tyres close to l/limits on edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 32,975 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,975 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,792 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 FUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

EU53 FUJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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