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BL03 SWZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,054 mi
Last recorded168,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 SWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 168,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 168,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 140,439 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in N/S steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 Jul 2016 140,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nails in N/S/R and O/S/F tyres

Both headlamps misted

Exhaust silencers corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight bind to O/S/R wheel

Slight play in N/S steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Jul 2015 130,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,234 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,829 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,086 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,086 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,276 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,434 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 56,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,985 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 SWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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