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BV03 AFF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,866 mi
Last recorded118,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travell

o/s/r Tyre misshaped and perished

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 118,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travell

o/s/r Tyre misshaped and perished

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 111,444 miles

Offside Front brake disc lightly corroded

Offside Front shock light mist of oil

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Fail 20 Sep 2017 111,391 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wrong bulbs fitted (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc lightly corroded

Offside Front shock light mist of oil

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,776 miles

back box outer skin peeling away

both front shocks light mist of oil

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance MAY BE WRONG BULB FITTED (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

back box outer skin peeling away

both front shocks light mist of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,515 miles

Nearside 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 wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 21 Sep 2015 100,515 miles

Nearside 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 wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps misty but still able to see beam image

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,549 miles

both headlamps misty but still able to see beam image

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,824 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,588 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall servicable at present

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall sevicable at present

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,905 miles

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

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

engine noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,842 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 AFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV03 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

BV03 AFF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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