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BU53 OYO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,073 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,073 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,549 miles

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

off side front brake slightly sticking

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 2 Jul 2016 88,549 miles

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

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

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

off side front brake slightly sticking

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,610 miles

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

front number plate damaged

oil level below minimum

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,589 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate damaged

oil level below minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,992 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 49,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,653 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 OYO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

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

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