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BU53 VVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,332 miles

Central Rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front wing has a dent in it

back box outer skin breaking away still ok

both front discs pitted scored inner face of discs

both front pads look low inner pads

both front tyres cracking perishing deep cracks on side wall

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear bottom arm bushes cracking perishing rear bushes

both rear coil springs rusty deep rust

both rear tyres cracking perishing

crack in nearside rear light

Fail 9 Oct 2024 126,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front wing has a dent in it

back box outer skin breaking away still ok

both front discs pitted scored inner face of discs

both front pads look low inner pads

both front tyres cracking perishing deep cracks on side wall

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear bottom arm bushes cracking perishing rear bushes

both rear coil springs rusty deep rust

both rear tyres cracking perishing

crack in nearside rear light

Pass 10 Oct 2023 122,188 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some wheel bearing noise on road test

Fail 6 Oct 2022 119,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some wheel bearing noise on road test

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,903 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 29 Sep 2021 115,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,961 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,969 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box deteriorated

under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 1 Jul 2016 93,254 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust back box deteriorated

under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine light on dash

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slight saw edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,979 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust shield adrift

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,637 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 VVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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