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BL53 EHF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,765 mi
Last recorded144,765 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EHF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated on the inner and outer sidewalls but not to the structural cords

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

location & colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated on the inner and outer sidewalls but not to the structural cords

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

location & colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

vehicle undertrays don't allow a full check of some parts

Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 140,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 134,321 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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 6 Feb 2014 123,685 miles

Battery cover missing

Rear number plate modified

Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery cover missing

Rear number plate modified

Fail 5 Feb 2013 116,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 90,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,968 miles

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

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 EHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BL53 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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