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BJ03 MHA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 83,182 miles

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2018 79,373 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 79,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 76,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,513 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 9 May 2016 74,509 miles

Braking system leaking hose to servo (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,688 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2013 64,587 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,192 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 34,729 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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