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VE53 BUO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

204,303 mi
Last recorded204,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 BUO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 204,303 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 204,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 183,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 183,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 164,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 164,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 151,384 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,409 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES BADLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2014 144,502 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 144,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 136,537 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 28 Nov 2013 136,537 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 12 Dec 2012 130,541 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2012 130,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,808 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,763 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 110,763 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear brake disc pitted & worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 96,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 78,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 78,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,986 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 BUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VE53 BUO, 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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VE53 BUO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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