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VO03 BZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 101,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing early replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 87,993 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing early replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

dash cluster ( gauges/rev counter/warning lights etc) not working after approx 30 seconds elapsed time from engine start.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,004 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,425 miles

oil warning light flashing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer rusty

slite play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,538 miles

rear silencer rusty

slite play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,329 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,058 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,315 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,658 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,658 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cable getting high

Pass 7 May 2008 32,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front bumper scratched

Pass 5 May 2006 21,317 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

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 BZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZL, 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 BZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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