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BU03 JVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,359 miles

185/60/14 X 4,,((0.60)) 2 X F/WINDOWS INOP,,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EX BOX HS CORRODED/PEELING-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,224 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,953 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,953 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,553 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outter skin in poor condition

rattle on engine cover

Fail 6 Jan 2014 54,735 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outter skin in poor condition

front brake pads appear worn low

rattle on engine cover

wiper blades noisey and have a slight judder when opperated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,655 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt

conditiion of vehicle underbody obscured by heatshields & plastic trims

front brake discs corroded & pads over 50% worn

front wishbone rear bushes badly split

minor kerb damage to alloy wheels

plastic wheel nut caps missing from offside front wheel

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,654 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt

conditiion of vehicle underbody obscured by heatshields & plastic trims

front brake discs corroded & pads over 50% worn

front wishbone rear bushes badly split

minor kerb damage to alloy wheels

offside rear wheel binding

rear brake discs corroded & pads worn low

rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,294 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 JVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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