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BU03 DDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,146 miles

engine noisey

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

service light on

sidewalls cracking nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,130 miles

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

engine noisey

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

service light on

sidewalls cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

service light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,680 miles

oil leak power steering

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,642 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

oil leak power steering

service light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,982 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise oil leak from gearbox

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside and nearside shockabsorber dust shields adrift rear

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,211 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 27,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,788 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 DDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 DDE registered?

BU03 DDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is BU03 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 DDE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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