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BJ03 EKB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,328 miles

EML light on redge before july 2003

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,320 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 94,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,405 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 188,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,331 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 EKB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 EKB registered?

BJ03 EKB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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