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VO53 EOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 EOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 123,997 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills going soft

Complete exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 120,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 116,139 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 116,139 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,515 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 105,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,578 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,998 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,197 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 61,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,503 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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VO53 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO53 EOU, 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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VO53 EOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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