MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but is not blowing.
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but is not blowing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyre treads wearing low (3mm)
engine management warning light on dash display
exhaust rear silencer deteriorating
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing slightly
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
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BU03 GLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?
BU03 GLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is BU03 GLV safe to buy?
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