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BU03 MTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

66,668 mi
Last recorded66,668 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,501 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 61,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,218 miles

car been standing week exust pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2021 60,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

car been standing week exust pipe

Pass 22 May 2020 56,098 miles

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

offside front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2020 56,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2019 49,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both wiper blades worn

Fail 1 May 2019 49,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both wiper blades worn

Pass 4 May 2018 44,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread low and worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Oil leak slight from gearbox ()

Fail 4 May 2018 44,274 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated split and leaking (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread low and worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Oil leak slight from gearbox ()

Pass 3 May 2017 39,268 miles

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 39,268 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2016 34,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 34,793 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 30,223 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 24,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,082 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 19,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,903 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,595 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,771 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged †

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 MTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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