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FP53 BNY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,432 mi
Last recorded163,432 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 BNY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 163,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust casing corroding

Pass 31 May 2019 116,429 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,334 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,005 miles

Bonett safety handle very tight !

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,005 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Bonett safety handle very tight !

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,807 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 109,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bump stops worn

Rear exhaust rusty

engine noisey

Pass 23 Dec 2014 107,056 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,135 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,702 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 81,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,816 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 72,816 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside front headlight on lower tolerance zone

Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,259 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FP53 BNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP53 BNY, 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 FP53 BNY registered?

FP53 BNY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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