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BJ03 EKC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,338 mi
Last recorded107,338 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 107,338 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,794 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 102,794 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,615 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,202 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer cover corroded

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2022 86,202 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer cover corroded

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,042 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,600 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,332 miles

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 9 Oct 2018 81,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 81,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,654 miles

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,170 miles

Handbrake long

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,170 miles

Handbrake long

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,282 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,344 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 32,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 26,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,599 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)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 2,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,030 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 EKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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