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BU53 OZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,844 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,805 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 44,037 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 44,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 41,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,100 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,940 miles

engine management light on

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2012 34,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 31,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front resistration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,411 miles

front resistration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Jan 2011 28,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,088 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,225 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 22,714 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,900 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 19,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,701 miles

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

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

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 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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