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BU03 CZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,203 mi
Last recorded46,203 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,203 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,203 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 44,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,158 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,717 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,935 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,161 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,797 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 26,797 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 12 Mar 2007 22,938 miles

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

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

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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BU03 CZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU03 CZA, 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 BU03 CZA registered?

BU03 CZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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