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BU03 JZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,599 mi
Last recorded78,599 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,128 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 74,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

engine management light on

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 9 May 2014 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

engine management light on

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,655 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 54,058 miles

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

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

nearside door Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2012 54,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside door Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,846 miles

nos/f wishbone rear bush fitted off set

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,612 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 25,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,015 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 JZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

BU03 JZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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