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BX53 UBO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin/bush different, older style compared to n/s but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Jun 2025 86,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin/bush different, older style compared to n/s but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,746 miles

Headlamp leveller switch loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear front lower arm rear bushes - not matching pair on each side

Fail 27 Jun 2024 75,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust - rear silencer corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Borderline major leak - flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp leveller switch loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear front lower arm rear bushes - not matching pair on each side

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush not fully located but secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat slightly loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush not fully located but secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat slightly loose

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight movement in seat

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear covering testable items

Fail 14 Jun 2021 38,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight movement in seat

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear covering testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,617 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 36,617 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside N/S washer poor.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear covering testable items.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 32,074 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,627 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror cover damaged/temp repair

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,723 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,893 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,885 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 16,885 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 31 Oct 2008 15,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,544 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 UBO 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 74.1%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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