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BU03 GHY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,895 mi
Last recorded73,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 73,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,733 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,900 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,951 miles

coolant level low

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant level low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,432 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 GHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

BU03 GHY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is BU03 GHY safe to buy?

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