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BU53 DVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlamps poor pattern

parking bake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2026 77,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever high

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,636 miles

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

headlights faded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

headlights faded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,420 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 67,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head lights faded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,114 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 31,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2014 30,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 29 May 2013 29,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrision front exhaust flexi pipe

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 May 2013 29,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrision front exhaust flexi pipe

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 May 2012 27,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,578 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,086 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,221 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,067 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 DVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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