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VX03 BGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,986 mi
Last recorded59,986 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 59,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,704 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,888 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perrishing

wipers smear but do clear screen

Fail 8 Feb 2016 37,888 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is perrishing

wipers smear but do clear screen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,093 miles

Brake Vac Hose Deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,862 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VX03 BGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 VX03 BGZ, 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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What year was VX03 BGZ registered?

VX03 BGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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