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PX03 BNL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,368 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 78,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,077 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

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

HEAD LAMP LENSES PERISHING!

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ROLL BAR LINK ROD!

Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,077 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODING!

HEAD LAMP LENSES PERISHING!

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ROLL BAR LINK ROD!

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,442 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,882 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 46,882 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 26,348 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,025 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 BNL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BNL, 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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What year was PX03 BNL registered?

PX03 BNL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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