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BU03 VKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,924 mi
Last recorded149,924 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 149,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 139,231 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,226 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,736 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,765 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,598 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 VKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

BU03 VKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 VKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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