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BX53 UBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,132 mi
Last recorded137,132 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 137,132 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 137,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 131,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 120,473 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre splitting on wall edge.

offside rear tyre splitting on wall edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,462 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre splitting on wall edge.

offside rear tyre splitting on wall edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,700 miles

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

wet day / plastic covers underneath

Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers under body damage to n/s front outer sill damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers under body damage to n/s front outer sill damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,385 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,010 miles

cover under engine / floor pan cover / wet day

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 UBU 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 72.2%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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