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BU53 BWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,826 mi
Last recorded112,826 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 112,826 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Out of gearbox seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 112,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve spilt/perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive Out of gearbox seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 109,890 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 106,670 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished but no visible cords

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 106,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished but no visible cords

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 103,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 99,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering yellow light illuminated sometimes , possible alternator fault not charging battery.

Fail 9 May 2014 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering yellow light illuminated sometimes , possible alternator fault not charging battery.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 90,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,731 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,935 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,935 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,478 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 12,088 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BU53 BWF, 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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BU53 BWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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