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VX53 BVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,774 mi
Last recorded99,774 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 99,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 91,863 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,588 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam axle bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,794 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,161 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 37,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,171 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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VX53 BVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX53 BVL, 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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VX53 BVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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