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BL03 UTE

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,033 mi
Last recorded29,033 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 UTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 27,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 27,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2019 27,269 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,972 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2018 26,972 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 25,238 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,414 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,814 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,814 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 17,582 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,582 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,994 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,083 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 UTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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