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VX53 BVV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,282 miles

Front Lower arm bushes not in correct position

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower arm bushes not in correct position

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,122 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Front lower arm bushes not fitted in correct position

Fail 16 Aug 2017 77,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Number plate damaged

Front lower arm bushes not fitted in correct position

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,853 miles

Both front lower arm bushes not fitted in correct position

Both rear bump stops split

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,535 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)

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,999 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,999 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,149 miles

n/s front passenger door damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,284 miles

dirt ingress into rear number plate

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,107 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 BVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVV, 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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What year was VX53 BVV registered?

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

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