MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust deteriorated
nearside front tyre has little cut in tread area
under tray/engine cover fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust deteriorated
nearside front tyre has little cut in tread area
under tray/engine cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers slightly smearing
exhaust deteriorated
offside front wing damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers slightly smearing
exhaust deteriorated
offside front wing damaged
Oil leak
both front tyres inner edges worn
engine management light on
front registration plate cracked
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light on
front registration plate cracked
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front resistration plate cracked
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
front resistration plate cracked
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
slight oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BU53 OZD 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 56.5%.
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 OZD, 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 OZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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