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BP53 OKM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,855 mi
Last recorded44,855 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 OKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,391 miles

Nail in rear tyre

O/S/REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,718 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,960 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,002 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 29,999 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,743 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 OKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP53 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

BP53 OKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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