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EU53 UDW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,065 mi
Last recorded160,065 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UDW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 160,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 148,496 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 148,496 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 140,729 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 140,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,674 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 117,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,412 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 UDW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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