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PX03 BKE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BKE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 117,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,126 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 103,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,595 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 97,595 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,543 miles

Front exhaust pipe has been repaired , not blowing at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre is worn more on the outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,278 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,631 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 63,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,024 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,981 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,576 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,097 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,762 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,299 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 BKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PX03 BKE, 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 BKE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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