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VO03 BYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BYW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low and feathering on the inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,274 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front and off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,493 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 42,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,016 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Childs seat fitted.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2010 14,740 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,193 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 BYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 VO03 BYW, 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 BYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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