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EX53 DPU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,875 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,797 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 DPU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 DPU registered?

EX53 DPU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is EX53 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 DPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 DPU have outstanding finance?

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