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BU03 FNK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,532 miles

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2024 61,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid back plate wet (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,012 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 55,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from centre to front (6.1.2 (a))

service light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,358 miles

Central Front Both front shock absorber bodies corroded but not likely to fail

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Offside Front Driveshaft body corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Seat beat slow to retract

Removed items from mirror away from drivers view

adjusted headlamp leveler to set beam height

Pass 9 Feb 2019 43,810 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and no pattern shown (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 40,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,278 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,955 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 32,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,347 miles

2x rear tyres side walls cracking

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 20,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,623 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,539 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,717 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 FNK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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