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BJ03 GNU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,412 mi
Last recorded87,412 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhuast box corrding

Fail 1 Mar 2019 70,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhuast box corrding

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,490 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner / outer edge cracks

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,473 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,657 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,635 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 GNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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