CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU03 JYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,241 mi
Last recorded132,241 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 132,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2020 132,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 129,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,188 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight play offside front inner steering rack end

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,210 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear tyres different sizes

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear tyres different sizes

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,047 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to back box

eml on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,353 miles

child/seats/fitted/in/rear/seat/belts/not/checked

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child/seats/fitted/in/rear/seat/belts/not/checked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,612 miles

unable to test off side rear seat back and seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 31,254 miles

both rear brakes binding sightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU03 JYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 JYS?

You can check the full history of BU03 JYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU03 JYS registered?

BU03 JYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is BU03 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 JYS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU03 JYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU03 JYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.