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VX53 BWL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,794 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 121,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,745 miles

both front lower arms corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,219 miles

engine, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 109,219 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp dull (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 95,104 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,524 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2014 88,372 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,527 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,103 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,699 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,693 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,310 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 45,310 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,155 miles

advise cambelt change every 40,000 miles or 4 years

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise cambelt change every 40,000 miles or 4 years

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 BWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc diesel 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 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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