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EU53 UBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 136,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 122,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 121,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

bonnet handle broken

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,994 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 112,994 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear box outer skin peeling away but not leaking gas

Fail 30 Apr 2016 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front lower arm rear bush split allowing excessive movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light on at all times the light are turned on, fog switch dont turn light off (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear box outer skin peeling away but not leaking gas

Pass 30 May 2015 77,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offsdie rear tyre perished

offside front tyre bald on outside edge

Fail 30 May 2015 77,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offsdie rear tyre perished

offside front tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,528 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

SMALL CUT IN THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,963 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE BUT STILL READABLE

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,362 miles

Front brake pads (O/S) are very close to wear limits.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,040 miles

front brake thickness very low

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,219 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 17,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,465 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 UBY 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 77.8%.

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

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