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PX03 BKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,843 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,948 miles

Front brake discs scored and worn

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 83,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs scored and worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2010 70,672 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,075 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,108 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 27,108 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,152 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 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX03 BKY registered?

PX03 BKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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