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R17 BEB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,635 mi
Last recorded69,635 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BEB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 69,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 67,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 65,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor slight corroded

front to rear floor chassis covered with underseal

Fail 2 Jun 2022 65,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor slight corroded

front to rear floor chassis covered with underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,624 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear covered with underseal

Fail 18 Aug 2021 64,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear covered with underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,235 miles

Poor beam image on dip beams

Rear tyres showing cracks in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,285 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,204 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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R17 BEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R17 BEB, 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 R17 BEB registered?

R17 BEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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