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EU53 UBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,739 mi
Last recorded112,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,739 miles

slight blow on front flexi pipe

Fail 15 Jan 2019 112,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Inner Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn smooth on inside edge o/s/f and n/s/r

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn smooth on inside edge o/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,508 miles

rear inertia seat belts slow to retract

Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear inertia seat belts slow to retract

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,636 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,164 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,569 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 UBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

EU53 UBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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