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YX03 BFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,888 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,789 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise travel om footbrake

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre feathering

Rear Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre feathering

Rear Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,746 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front registration plate damaged

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush not pressed in correctly

Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front registration plate damaged

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush not pressed in correctly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,109 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 47,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,309 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 38,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,035 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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YX03 BFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX03 BFV, 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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YX03 BFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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