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BU53 BWY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,856 mi
Last recorded119,856 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 119,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,186 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 92,186 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2012 87,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,666 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sill guards, spalash guards and under carrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

sill guards, spalash guards and under carrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,324 miles

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

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 BWY 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 84.6%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

BU53 BWY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is BU53 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 BWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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