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BU53 KXO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,181 mi
Last recorded92,181 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 KXO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,181 miles

Front headlights cloudy

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front headlights cloudy

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,627 miles

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

cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,626 miles

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

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

cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre - inner and outer edge wear (borderline)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 77,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre - inner and outer edge wear (borderline)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,000 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

front brake discs lipped

radiator leaking coolant

rear washer inop

Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,532 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

front brake discs lipped

radiator leaking coolant

rear washer inop

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine warning light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,691 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 KXO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

BU53 KXO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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