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BJ03 BVM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,608 mi
Last recorded139,608 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,608 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 139,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 134,673 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 129,690 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 125,916 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,949 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust box second skin corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

rear exhaust box second skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012
Fail 1 Nov 2012 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

frount brake discs lipped/worn

rear discs corroded

unable to complete emmission test due to engine over heating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,096 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,066 miles

Chassis inspection not possible due to plastic cover

EML & EPC warning lights on

Front pads corroded

O/S R brake binding slightly

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs corroded / worn

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,477 miles

n/s/f dip beam pattern weak

o/s/r shock slightly damp

Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f dip beam pattern weak

o/s/r shock slightly damp

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,480 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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BJ03 BVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ03 BVM, 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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BJ03 BVM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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