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BU53 BVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 25 Jun 2026 126,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,117 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 124,117 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 121,676 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 121,675 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 120,484 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 108,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 104,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 3 May 2017 98,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 98,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 95,555 miles

both front headlamps deteriorating and starting to effect li9ght output and beam image

Fail 23 May 2015 92,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front headlamps starting to deteriorate

offside front washer jet weak

Pass 23 May 2015 92,556 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)

both front headlamps starting to deteriorate

offside front washer jet weak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated , suspension arm free movement just acceptable.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,584 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated , suspension arm free movement just acceptable.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,717 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,587 miles

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

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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BU53 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BU53 BVX, 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 BU53 BVX registered?

BU53 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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