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BU03 DCZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,146 mi
Last recorded74,146 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,146 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre showing signs of wear to inner edge but o k at test time

slight travel on handbrake leaver before brakes are applied but o k at test time

Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

off side front tyre showing signs of wear to inner edge but o k at test time

slight travel on handbrake leaver before brakes are applied but o k at test time

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,390 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,390 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,117 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking and offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,789 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,389 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 27,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

BU03 DCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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