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BJ03 KFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,455 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 127,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,416 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 125,087 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,608 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,495 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,357 miles

both front shock absorbers are damp

exhaust system is corroded

front exhaust flexi joint is slightly blowing

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,653 miles

both front shocks are damp

front exhaust front flexi joint is slightly blowing

front wipers are perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2018 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front shocks are damp

front exhaust front flexi joint is slightly blowing

front wipers are perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,235 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 109,235 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 105,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,805 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,028 miles

E/M Light on.

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

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

Rusty exhaust.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,963 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 67,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 67,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,119 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 KFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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