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BX53 UCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,172 mi
Last recorded46,172 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,172 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 42,668 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,553 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,447 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,259 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 UCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

BX53 UCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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