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BP53 ECW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,019 mi
Last recorded42,019 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ECW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 42,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,533 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 May 2018 38,523 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2017 34,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,363 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 31,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 27,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,560 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 19,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 19,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,699 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 18 May 2011 13,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,962 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 11,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake disc's corrode up on surface area ?????

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!!!

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,844 miles

checked nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

found: offside front brake on roller brake test showing unevenly???

offside front brake disc's corrode & scored on outer braking surface area???

Pass 20 Dec 2006 8,724 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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BP53 ECW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP53 ECW, 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 BP53 ECW registered?

BP53 ECW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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