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EU53 ZSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,247 mi
Last recorded60,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ZSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,247 miles

all wiper blades juddering/smearing slightly

both rear suspension bump stops perishing

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,087 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 40,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,623 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 31,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,450 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,408 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 ZSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

EU53 ZSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EU53 ZSJ safe to buy?

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