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BU53 BXD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,574 mi
Last recorded115,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,574 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 115,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,919 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 92,919 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 1856014

Offside Rear tyre perished

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 1856014

Offside Rear tyre perished

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,553 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,729 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,472 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,860 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,239 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 BXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD registered?

BU53 BXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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