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BV03 AEF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,804 mi
Last recorded60,804 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AEF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,006 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished between tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

Offside Front tyre perished between tread

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,669 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,605 miles

Rear Head restraint(s) not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil level over maximum

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil level over maximum

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,411 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer box slightley corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,556 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,401 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,241 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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BV03 AEF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV03 AEF, 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 BV03 AEF registered?

BV03 AEF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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