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BX53 UBT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,411 miles

Both front tyres worn to about 4mm tread slightly less on edges.

Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,977 miles

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

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,026 miles

rear exhaust weak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,473 miles

Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,710 miles

Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.

Front brake discs rusty.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,913 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 51,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,966 miles

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

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 UBT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

BX53 UBT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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