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FH53 EAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,295 mi
Last recorded86,295 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,295 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak from engine ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,018 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 56,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,212 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,888 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,861 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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FH53 EAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 EAA, 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 FH53 EAA registered?

FH53 EAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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