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A10 BVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,059 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,348 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 74,289 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,836 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 70,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,289 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,420 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 61,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,626 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 44,626 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,852 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,480 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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A10 BVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A10 BVA, 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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A10 BVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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