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EU53 UBM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,089 mi
Last recorded101,089 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,089 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,884 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 52,243 miles

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

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

osf brake disc corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,490 miles

both front brake disc's worn & corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,735 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 UBM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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