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AY03 TBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 TBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 119,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 118,897 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,921 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,935 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords exposed - marked -

Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,935 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords exposed - marked -

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,165 miles

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Fail 2 Feb 2011 88,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,188 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 72,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,557 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,734 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY03 TBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY03 TBV, 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 AY03 TBV registered?

AY03 TBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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