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BV53 CHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,936 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2009 79,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,342 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV53 CHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 BV53 CHK, 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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What year was BV53 CHK registered?

BV53 CHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is BV53 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 CHK 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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