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EU53 UCC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,670 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear structure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n.s & o.s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to general underbody

Fail 15 Oct 2020 118,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n.s & o.s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to general underbody

Pass 31 Aug 2019 114,242 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY HAS SURFACE RUST

Pass 25 Aug 2018 107,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 107,632 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,759 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,617 miles

n/s/r brake binding slghtly

Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding slghtly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,565 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,371 miles

small bulge on n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,069 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake high travel

Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake high travel

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,067 miles

Oil leak

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

damage to sump

handbrake high travel

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UCC 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 76.2%.

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

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