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BX53 UBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,020 mi
Last recorded57,020 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UBN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 55,779 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,330 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 50,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre is perished & pressure is low

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,046 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (recommend replace soon) (2.4.G.2)

front tyres edges of tread worn (recommend replace)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread (recommend replace)

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (recommend replace soon) (2.4.G.2)

front tyres edges of tread worn (recommend replace)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread (recommend replace)

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,433 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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,332 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,799 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 UBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BX53 UBN, 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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BX53 UBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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