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BL53 EGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EGK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,523 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,195 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

suspension components corroded (all)

Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,195 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

suspension components corroded (all)

Pass 21 May 2019 74,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 74,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 71,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Head lamps poor pattern

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,739 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,487 miles

corrosion developing on rear exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,984 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,462 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 EGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EGK, 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 BL53 EGK registered?

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

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