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BJ03 BVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,766 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,237 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,965 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 66,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,012 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 BVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ03 BVY, 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 BJ03 BVY registered?

BJ03 BVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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