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BU53 BWO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BWO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,048 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,354 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 110,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,291 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,986 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,547 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,610 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,350 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,770 miles

rear silencer deteiorated

Fail 2 Nov 2012 57,819 miles

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

rear silencer deteiorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,886 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 53,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,878 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 32,878 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,682 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 BWO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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