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BX53 UBW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 140,207 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 139,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,448 miles

advise offside front fog lamp lens cracked

advise rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog light lense cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside front fog light broken

rear number plate faded but can still be read

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,433 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)

advise offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise crack in offside fog lamp lens

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,293 miles

advise crack in offside front fog lamp lens

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,912 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UBW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

BX53 UBW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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