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DH03 BVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,945 mi
Last recorded55,945 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 BVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 55,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Outer Wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Outer Wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Inner Wall

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,985 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 37,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2013 26,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 May 2013 24,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 18,653 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 18,653 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 17,148 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 17,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake has exess travel

Pass 21 May 2008 14,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 14,494 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 11,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,966 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 8,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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DH03 BVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DH03 BVF, 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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DH03 BVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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