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EU53 ZPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ZPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,852 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing badly (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread & badly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,651 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,424 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 40,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,277 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,545 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 34,545 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,445 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 29,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,476 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 23,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,178 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 ZPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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