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PX03 BMV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,855 mi
Last recorded163,855 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BMV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 163,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 152,935 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn quite bad but not down to canvas.

oil leak from engin

Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn quite bad but not down to canvas.

oil leak from engin

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,638 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake soon needs repairs travel on lever

Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,653 miles

Slight Blow from exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,271 miles

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

deterioration of back box exhaust system

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,781 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,406 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,563 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,545 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 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BMV, 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 BMV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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