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BU03 MVZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,834 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust System Deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,834 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust System Deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,160 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

coolant light flashing

front number plate cracked

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

coolant light flashing

front number plate cracked

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres ageing/cracking

rear wash/wipe not working

temp light lit on dash

Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres ageing/cracking

rear wash/wipe not working

temp light lit on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2009 37,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

handbrake high

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

handbrake high

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread-cracked/perished

front no. plate - defect

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,550 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.rear tyres cracking in treads.rear exhaust box split/corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,734 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 MVZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

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