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BU03 DBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,326 mi
Last recorded91,326 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 91,326 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,444 miles

Both rear tyres perished

E.M.L light on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tail silencer corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer 2mm, all other 3-4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

aux drive belt stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly and juddering slightly

both rear tyres stress cracked

engine management light on

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

signs of slight coolant leak on undertray - possibly from radiator

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate slightly de-laminated

aux. drive belt stress cracked

both front lower arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted/aligned

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2016 63,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate slightly de-laminated

aux. drive belt stress cracked

both front lower arm rear bushes incorrectly fitted/aligned

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,279 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,299 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,299 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,011 miles

Rear no.plate delaminating.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,206 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 DBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU03 DBZ, 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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BU03 DBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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