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BL53 EGD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,940 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 106,940 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,385 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,467 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2017 62,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,507 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 53,246 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 53,240 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to limits on edges

offside front tyre worn to limits on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,082 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,862 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,620 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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BL53 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL53 EGD, 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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BL53 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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