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BV53 EEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,776 mi
Last recorded59,776 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 EEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,131 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 43,131 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,661 miles

console bushes spliting

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,813 miles

console bushes spliting

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,028 miles

console bushes split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,553 miles

console bushes spliting

front discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,784 miles

console bushes starting to split

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,267 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,821 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 26,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,177 miles

lettering on number plates fading

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,201 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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BV53 EEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

BV53 EEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BV53 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 EEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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