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BX53 TDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,386 mi
Last recorded107,386 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,386 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front anti roll link arms slight play

front number plate cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,418 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

exhaust silencer corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,734 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 64,421 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,564 miles

n/s rear tyre 1.6mm

o/s n/s front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,180 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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BX53 TDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX53 TDU, 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 BX53 TDU registered?

BX53 TDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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