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VX53 BVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,953 mi
Last recorded70,953 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,873 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,727 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 67,702 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,090 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,373 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,241 miles

Front tyres worn, cracking in tread.

Front tyres, wearing on inner edges, check wheel alignment.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,892 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,357 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,357 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,212 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 BVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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