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BD53 MYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 108,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,900 miles

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

both rear plastic gaurds to shockers broken

drivers mirror cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp level switch on 3rd setting

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,892 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear plastic gaurds to shockers broken

drivers mirror cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp level switch on 3rd setting

service lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,293 miles

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

airbox insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

airbox insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2009 75,487 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 75,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cannot open tailgate

n/s &o/s rear bump stops broken

Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,387 miles

Front lower arm bushes starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,387 miles

Front lower arm bushes starting to split.

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 52,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,392 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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BD53 MYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD53 MYW, 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 BD53 MYW registered?

BD53 MYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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