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BU03 FOA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,018 mi
Last recorded109,018 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FOA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 109,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o-s & n-s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) o-s & n-s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 103,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 103,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

windscreen wipers missing(raining)

Pass 25 May 2017 97,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator belt deteriorated

offside front and rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Fail 25 May 2017 97,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alternator belt deteriorated

offside front and rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,009 miles

chip screen

Fail 9 Jun 2015 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

chip screen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2013 66,233 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,233 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,663 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,525 miles

rear number cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,745 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,799 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 FOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FOA, 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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What year was BU03 FOA registered?

BU03 FOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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