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BU03 DDF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,005 mi
Last recorded92,005 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 92,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 81,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 79,843 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,161 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,549 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

exhaust back box corroded

oil leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 64,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 61,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,890 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,595 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 DDF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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