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EU53 FVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,723 mi
Last recorded139,723 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,336 miles

both steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2016 134,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,936 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 10,480 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,823 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 96,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine manager light ON

n/s front suspension bush worn / weakened

n/s rear shocker cover loose

o/s rear brake binding

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust box corroded and split

windscreen damaged to n/s lower

185 60 tyres fitted to rear and 185 55 tyres fitted to front

o/s and n/s headlight units = dull images

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine manager light ON

n/s front suspension bush worn = weak

n/s rear shocker coiver loose

o/s rear brake binding

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear exaust box heavy corrosion and split

windscreen damaged

185 x 60s fitted to rear axle = 185 x 55s fitted to front axle

o/s and n/s headlight beams dull

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Some deterioration present exhaust rear section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,992 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Some deterioration present exhaust rear section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,486 miles

Both front tyres approaching tread wear indicators

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,904 miles

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

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 FVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

EU53 FVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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