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PX03 BEY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,225 mi
Last recorded158,225 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BEY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 158,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WING CORRODED AND COVERED WITH TAPE

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 144,708 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 141,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake disc inner surface pitted and corroded

o/s front drop link joint worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 131,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brake disc inner surface pitted and corroded

o/s front drop link joint worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 115,324 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f backing plate loose

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,592 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,379 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,925 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,137 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 BEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BEY, 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 BEY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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