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BJ03 KFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 KFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,725 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight brake imbalance on rear axle parking and service

Fail 2 Oct 2018 63,707 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight brake imbalance on rear axle parking and service

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,812 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriate

Fail 13 Oct 2015 50,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,443 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,883 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 28,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 21,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 21,899 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,833 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,391 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 KFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KFD, 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 KFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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