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BU03 FLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

rear exhaust is heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,543 miles

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,218 miles

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

exhaust seriously corroded but not leaking

gear oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

heavy corrosion on exhaust system, but no leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

heavy corrosion on exhaust system, but no leaks

Fail 3 Jul 2014 92,925 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)

exhaust system seriously corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,925 miles

exhaust system seriously corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded, but no leaks

Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded, but no leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,367 miles

exhaust rear section is corroded but not leaking at this time

Fail 21 Jul 2011 89,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 78,810 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 78,810 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 70,103 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 70,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate partly delaminating

Pass 8 May 2008 56,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,480 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 FLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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