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BU53 VUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,374 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,101 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,472 miles

Both sides front & Nearside rear brake pipes covered with grease.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre badly perrished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,735 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,000 miles

front no plate damaged

o/s/front tyre worn to 3mm

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 VUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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