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BU03 GLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 117,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,025 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but is not blowing.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,007 miles

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.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 91,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,355 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,073 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,582 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 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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BU03 GLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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