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BL03 TKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,967 mi
Last recorded156,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 156,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 156,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 153,886 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 149,357 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall showing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2024 149,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken partly broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall showing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 143,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer splits around tyre wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust shield adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 127,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,011 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,780 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,259 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,595 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low,3mm..

o/s/f tyre getting low,3mm..

Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,591 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)

n/s/r tyre getting low,3mm..

o/s/f tyre getting low,3mm..

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre getting low,3mm, worn on edges..

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,237 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,541 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,062 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,076 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,048 miles

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

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 TKE 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 80.8%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

BL03 TKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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