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VX53 BVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,246 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,803 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 63,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,267 miles

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

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

slight unbalance on rear brakes pulling to o/s

Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight unbalance on rear brakes pulling to o/s

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,789 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,610 miles

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 1 Oct 2013 46,268 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,268 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 7 Sep 2012 42,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 16 Sep 2011 37,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate slight delamination

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,672 miles

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

rear number plate slight delamination

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,601 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 BVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VX53 BVR, 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 BVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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