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BU03 GLF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,987 mi
Last recorded109,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,987 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 109,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,019 miles

hand brake lever travel requires adjustment

Fail 30 Jul 2015 98,791 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever travel requires adjustment

Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,533 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,533 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,323 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,103 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,476 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 33,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,264 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 GLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 GLF, 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 GLF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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