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BL03 NTV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 NTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 107,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and sidewall cracked

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

Fail 5 May 2018 107,497 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and sidewall cracked

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,498 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,685 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,679 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel o/s not locking (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine cover and undertrays

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 97,669 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper/hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover and undertrays

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,941 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer det

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,590 miles

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

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

rear silencer det

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,246 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,099 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,099 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering warning light on dash sometimes stays on indicating a fault with power steering electrics or sensors

rear exhaust box very rusty but not yet blowing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,814 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,887 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 NTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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