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BK53 WRC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WRC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 101,658 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 96,209 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 88,685 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flex leaking to excess (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,803 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perished and cracked to excess (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished. cracked to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perished . cracked to excess (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished , cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel and cable outer casing in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2022 69,443 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake travel and cable outer casing in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,865 miles

Front slight leak middle pipe exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2020 62,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 62,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,732 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 60,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,947 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy damaged and worn (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,667 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,767 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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BK53 WRC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK53 WRC, 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 BK53 WRC registered?

BK53 WRC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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