MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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)
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)
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED
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
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S STEERING RACK ARM
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
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED
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 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
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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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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