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EU53 UEC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UEC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 90,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,366 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 82,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement very little movement of pivot on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TYRE SIZE 17565614

Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 78,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding SIGNS OF HEAT TO DISC AND PADS (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 59,704 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,495 miles

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

engine bay cover fitted

exhaust corroded

rear brakes binding n/s & os

under body components corroded braking, steering & suspension

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay cover fitted

exhaust corroded

rear brakes binding n/s & os

under body components corroded braking, steering & suspension

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,860 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms start corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,992 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,754 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,442 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads and discs fair condition

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,442 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads and discs fair condition

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 30,793 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear o/s tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,793 miles

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

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

Rear o/s tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,223 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 UEC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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