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VE53 BTO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,064 mi
Last recorded54,064 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 BTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,539 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,680 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,266 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

sharpe edges on rear lamp unit n/s

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,262 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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VE53 BTO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VE53 BTO, 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 VE53 BTO registered?

VE53 BTO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is VE53 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 BTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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