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2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,216 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 107,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,425 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,834 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,310 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,232 miles

Front Flexi-exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer delaminated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

both rear bump stops perished and dust covers adrift

rear silencer delaminating

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear bump stops perished and dust covers adrift

rear silencer delaminating

Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 57,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,323 miles

ADV REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 51,323 miles

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

ADV REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,703 miles

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

front disc worn and rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,658 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 UBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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