MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
rear exhaust corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
mil light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends, only just passable (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise rear exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r light lense is cracked
rear brake discs are corroded
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r light lense is cracked
rear brake discs are corroded
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
rear discs corroded
rear exhaust corroded
rear shocker covers lose
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside inner cv boot insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside inner cv boot insecure.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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BU03 JZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JZE, 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 JZE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2003.
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