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EU53 UCF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,820 mi
Last recorded47,820 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,580 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 44,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,514 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,514 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,089 miles

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

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 UCF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

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

Is EU53 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 UCF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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