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BU03 CZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,918 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 51,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 44,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,107 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,247 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,458 miles

cover's all underneath

Fail 18 Mar 2010 14,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lump out off n/s front tyre wall / covers underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,155 miles

lump out off n/s front tyre wall / covers underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,741 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,634 miles

plastic covers on most of under-side of car

Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,520 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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BU03 CZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CZY, 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 CZY registered?

BU03 CZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BU03 CZY safe to buy?

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