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BU03 FNN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,501 mi
Last recorded63,501 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FNN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

windscreen cracked across bottom of screen concealed behind black edging

Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

windscreen cracked across bottom of screen concealed behind black edging

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,153 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and also perished

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight blow from centre exhaust clamp

Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,340 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and also perished

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight blow from centre exhaust clamp

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,286 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 43,286 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 32,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,709 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 22,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 18,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,433 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 FNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FNN, 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 FNN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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