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BU53 BXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,965 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,379 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,300 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,026 miles

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

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

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

EML on.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,065 miles

NS Rear tyre cracking & on legal limit

OS Rear tyre cracking

Slight movement / Deterioration to OS Front lower arm rear bush

Fail 17 Oct 2011 35,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,202 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 BXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

BU53 BXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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