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FR03 BPY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,621 mi
Last recorded117,621 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,621 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 117,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 109,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,346 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,178 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,577 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,854 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,537 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

offside suspension bush bonding split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,629 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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FR03 BPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FR03 BPY, 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 FR03 BPY registered?

FR03 BPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FR03 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 BPY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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