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EX53 DOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,185 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 29 Sep 2012 67,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system corroded and worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,228 miles

slight travel on handbrake

front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,579 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,332 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,530 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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EX53 DOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX53 DOH, 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 EX53 DOH registered?

EX53 DOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is EX53 DOH safe to buy?

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