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BJ03 EKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,296 mi
Last recorded52,296 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2017 52,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,008 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2015 45,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,973 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,150 miles

slight damage at n/s lower corner of screen

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage at n/s lower corner of screen

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 25,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,202 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 EKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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