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VO03 BHE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 125,157 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer cover ()

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays/Sidetrays fitted to vehicle obscuring inspection of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 125,157 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer cover ()

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays/Sidetrays fitted to vehicle obscuring inspection of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,624 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,895 miles

Driver's seat insecure rail loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,067 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 62,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,719 miles

bot rear tyres are cracking 185/60r14

e.m.l is on

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,797 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 BHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BHE, 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 BHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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