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BU53 OYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,934 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,415 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,889 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 OYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 OYX registered?

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

Is BU53 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 OYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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