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SX53 BKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,745 mi
Last recorded146,745 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 BKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 146,745 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 146,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 137,111 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,819 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 119,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,061 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,061 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 95,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,077 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 20 Nov 2009 42,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,817 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No reverse lights

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 26,981 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,388 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 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SX53 BKY, 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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SX53 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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