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BU53 OYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,357 mi
Last recorded147,357 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 147,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 140,345 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2021 140,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 137,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract,

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested unable to hold throttle at a steady fast idle with in limit. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract,

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 132,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on the inner edge. 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 132,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on the inner edge. 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,255 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,249 miles

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

play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 91,053 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

horn button contacts need adjustment/repair

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,076 miles

horn switch contacts suspect

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,947 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,191 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,348 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 OYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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