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BJ53 UCM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,791 mi
Last recorded116,791 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UCM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 116,791 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 112,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 112,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,512 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,933 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,853 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,427 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 64,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,593 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 58,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,303 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,847 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,092 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,311 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,841 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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BJ53 UCM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ53 UCM, 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 BJ53 UCM registered?

BJ53 UCM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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