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BU53 KXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,531 mi
Last recorded80,531 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 KXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 80,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 7 Jun 2011 69,970 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

smallcuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,334 miles

smallcuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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 KXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 KXM registered?

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

Is BU53 KXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 KXM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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