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VO03 BGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,466 mi
Last recorded98,466 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,466 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,034 miles

Offside Front Wing damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slow retracting

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,182 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet release handle missing

Offside O/S side repeater only just visible due to damaged panel

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet release handle missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside O/S side repeater only just visible due to damaged panel

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,366 miles

Offside Front Wing damaged

Reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,365 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 May 2018 80,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 80,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 74,092 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 70,575 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 70,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 50,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 32,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,388 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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VO03 BGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VO03 BGV, 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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VO03 BGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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