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BU53 OXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 41,457 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 41,457 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 25,903 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 18,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,295 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 12,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 12,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,064 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,847 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 OXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

BU53 OXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BU53 OXW safe to buy?

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