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BU03 DDK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,561 mi
Last recorded108,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,441 miles

Oil leak

temp warning light on

wiper blabes ends split

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

temp warning light on

wiper blabes ends split

Pass 28 May 2014 82,691 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 82,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2014 82,648 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 75,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 75,785 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 62,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,078 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 DDK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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