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BV03 AKG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AKG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock bump stops are broken

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,870 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stops are broken

Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,868 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stops are broken

both wiper blades are split on there ends

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,621 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on its inner edge

Offside inner steering joint has some free play.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,471 miles

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,484 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,502 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 44,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,517 miles

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

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 AKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow 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 AKG, 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 AKG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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