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BL03 NTJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 NTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019
Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,804 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,804 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 108,331 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 91,537 miles

Exhaust back box slight corrosion

NSR tyre balding inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre balding inner edge

OSR tyre balding inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 4mm but worn inner edge

offside front tyre 4mm but worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2014 82,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 4mm but worn inner edge

offside front tyre 4mm but worn inner edge

rear shock buffers perished

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,583 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 73,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,705 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,706 miles

front suspension bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,253 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 32,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,280 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 NTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL03 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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