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WK03 BNZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,118 mi
Last recorded153,118 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 153,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 153,112 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front inner edge wear

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Turbo pipe rubbing Alternator pulley

Pass 24 Oct 2016 150,486 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops badly perished.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 150,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image, polished lamp unit. (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops badly perished.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 147,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 147,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 144,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 144,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 134,967 miles

front bumper damaged but secure

rear bumper damaged but secure

Fail 1 Jun 2013 134,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

n/s/f bumper is loose but not insecure

n/s/f-o/s/f tyres have worn on inside edge but no cords on show at time of test

n/s/r wheel trim is loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,253 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 113,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 94,621 miles

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2010 94,619 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,535 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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WK03 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WK03 BNZ, 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 WK03 BNZ registered?

WK03 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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