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BJ03 NYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,204 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,842 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front [Driver] seat is ripped.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,668 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear bothside bump stops deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear bothside bump stops deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,518 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,518 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,186 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 38,774 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,523 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 NYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NYA, 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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What year was BJ03 NYA registered?

BJ03 NYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 NYA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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