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BU53 OYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,381 mi
Last recorded115,381 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 115,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 114,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre sleeved joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large split to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer severely deteriorated and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 114,098 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring excessively split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Limited inspection to wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre sleeved joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large split to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severe splitting and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer severely deteriorated and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Excessively underinflated.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 104,881 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 104,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part main brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,844 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,674 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,591 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flex joint

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak from radiator

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flex joint

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,777 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,166 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,677 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 40,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,742 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 15,887 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 OYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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