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PN03 BVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 BVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,771 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 87,771 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,415 miles

rear seat belts slow to retract

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,912 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

passanger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

passanger wiper blade slightly smeering windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,281 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,112 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,882 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,769 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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PN03 BVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN03 BVB, 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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PN03 BVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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