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BV03 AEW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,911 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,911 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both wrong image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended both rear (7.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,122 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner-steering arm

exhaust back box detoriated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,834 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure and slid down leg

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking due to age ()

items removed from drivers view(items hanging from interior mirror)

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and cracked

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,776 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

could not test rear adult seat belts due to baby/child seats fitted

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

inner edges wearing indicating tracking may need ajustment

vehicle showing no tax time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

slight damage to both rear inner wheel rims

slight misfire on engine at idle speed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,987 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

slight damage to both rear inner wheel rims

slight misfire on engine at idle speed

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,325 miles

near side rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

small dent in bonnet,off side.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

small dent in bonnet,off side.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,745 miles

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

brake service

front brake discs pitted

near side front drop link boot split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 212,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2007 15,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,121 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,143 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 AEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AEW, 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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BV03 AEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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