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BU03 JVV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,041 miles

screen slightly scratched

Fail 13 Mar 2019 57,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s wiper damaged.

screen slightly scratched

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,707 miles

N/S/F headlamp mist

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,777 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,789 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,789 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,917 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 38,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,440 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,503 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,177 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 11,177 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

BU03 JVV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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