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SX53 BKO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,162 mi
Last recorded62,162 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,162 miles

exhaust system becoming deteriorated throughout

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,678 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,678 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,649 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,204 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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SX53 BKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SX53 BKO, 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 SX53 BKO registered?

SX53 BKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is SX53 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX53 BKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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