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BL03 SXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,541 mi
Last recorded72,541 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 SXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,795 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,414 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,163 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,163 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 47,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,177 miles

cover under engine and floor covers

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,359 miles

engine cover fitted †floor covers fitted †headrests not fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,359 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted †floor covers fitted †headrests not fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,506 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 SXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BL03 SXB, 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 BL03 SXB registered?

BL03 SXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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