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BU53 BWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,350 mi
Last recorded62,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear light lensdamaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,428 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,155 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,038 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,038 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,063 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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BU53 BWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

BU53 BWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is BU53 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 BWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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