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VO03 BZS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,513 mi
Last recorded128,513 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 128,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 120,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,786 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,241 miles

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

rear silercer starting to deterate

Pass 19 Apr 2014 99,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,174 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,465 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,668 miles

both front tyres are on 2 mm and nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

front brake discs are lipped

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is peeling off

Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are on 2 mm and nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

front brake discs are lipped

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is peeling off

Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,485 miles

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

o/s front seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,145 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 BZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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