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PN03 BVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 BVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,858 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords) and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (185/60/14 h) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords) and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (185/60/14 h) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,800 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,969 miles

(2.3.3a)The power steering is malfunctioning intermittently and indicates that a fault is present

(2.3.8)The power steering warning lamp illuminates intermittently indicating that a fault is present

(2.7.2a)The nearside rear shock absorber shroud is damaged

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 26%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 7 Apr 2015 68,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

(2.3.3a)The power steering is malfunctioning intermittently and indicates that a fault is present

(2.3.8)The power steering warning lamp illuminates intermittently indicating that a fault is present

(2.7.2a)The nearside rear shock absorber shroud is damaged

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 26%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 55,675 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 17 Jul 2012 48,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,920 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,093 miles

(3.7A.2d)The front brakes 'out of balance' have been recorded at 21%, which indicates they are ready for service

NONE MOT TEST RELATED ITEMS

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

The floor panels offside (driver's)side and nearside (Passenger's)side front to rear have protective covers fitted which are preventing an inspection of the fuel pipes,brakes pipes and floor panels

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,571 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 BVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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