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EU53 ULF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,419 mi
Last recorded113,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,419 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,321 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn low and perishing and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,562 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,562 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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,279 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

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 ULF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

EU53 ULF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is EU53 ULF safe to buy?

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