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PX03 BDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 131,971 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 131,871 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlight deteriorated no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,922 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED ......

BOTH FRONT TYRES ................

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ....

EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Fail 3 Apr 2019 121,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED ......

BOTH FRONT TYRES ................

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ....

EXHAUST SYSTEM ...

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,244 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 114,243 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,710 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 82,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,303 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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PX03 BDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX03 BDE, 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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PX03 BDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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