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BL03 JKK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 JKK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,745 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,932 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 109,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2020 109,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 100,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,202 miles

Nearside Front wiper small split

Offside Front wiper smears very slightly

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 81,608 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Both dipped Headlamps (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,177 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,841 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,560 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 31,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,770 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,600 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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BL03 JKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL03 JKK, 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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BL03 JKK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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