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EY53 FJC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,432 mi
Last recorded75,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 FJC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,432 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 75,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front and offside front tyre has cracks but no cords exposed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre slight deterioration

Offside Front Tyre slight deterioration

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slight deterioration

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight deterioration

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight deterioration

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre slight deterioration

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slight deterioration

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,401 miles

all around tyres cracking from side walls

Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all around tyres cracking from side walls

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,643 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,427 miles

Both rear tyre walls are showing small cracks.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,427 miles

Both rear tyre walls are showing small cracks.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,318 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 40,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,067 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,788 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 27,788 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,308 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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EY53 FJC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EY53 FJC, 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 EY53 FJC registered?

EY53 FJC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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