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FP53 BPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,660 mi
Last recorded70,660 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 BPK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very near to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

a lot of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot seeping grease

Parking Brake Lever has a lot of travel

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 47,668 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,602 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear seat headrests missing

Fail 23 Oct 2019 39,007 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear seat headrests missing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,111 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2018 30,111 miles

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

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Front brake pads low and discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,869 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

No plates poor

Pass 15 Oct 2016 14,853 miles

Front lower arm rears bushes wearing

O/s/r tyre cracked/perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2016 14,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front lower arm rears bushes wearing

O/s/f tyre low on tread and cracked/perished

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,952 miles

nsf tyre sidewall perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,893 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 9,893 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 7,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 7,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,421 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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FP53 BPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP53 BPK, 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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FP53 BPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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