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BU53 OYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,058 mi
Last recorded73,058 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,058 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 66,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,047 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Sep 2021 50,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,459 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,138 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,170 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,170 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,167 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,167 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,922 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 OYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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