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BU03 DBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,500 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Fail 22 Aug 2018 81,500 miles

Headlamp insecure NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,533 miles

both headlamps frosting

oil leak from engine

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,533 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps frosting

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and worn on edges

oil leak from engine

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,639 miles

CHILD SEAT ATTATCHED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT - UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL CHECK ON SEAT BELT

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WORN OFF ON INNER EDGES & DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SCUFFED/PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL & WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,633 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE FRONT (3.5.1g)

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

CHILD SEAT ATTATCHED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT - UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL CHECK ON SEAT BELT

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING & STARTING TO CORRODE ON INNER FACES

FRONT TYRES WORN OFF ON INNER EDGES & DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SCUFFED/PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL & WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,539 miles

child seat attatched to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - advise wheel alignment check

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s close to minimum legal requirements - aadvise to be replaced

Fail 6 Aug 2015 63,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat attatched to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - advise wheel alignment check

handbrake travel high

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s close to minimum legal requirements - aadvise to be replaced

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

rear exhaust muffler corroded but not blowing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/f wiper blade split but clearing windscreen

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

rear exhaust muffler corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,814 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,814 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2009 34,013 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,828 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,857 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,857 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,493 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 DBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BU03 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

BU03 DBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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