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DL03 YCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,915 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,915 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,802 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,147 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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DL03 YCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DL03 YCE, 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 DL03 YCE registered?

DL03 YCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is DL03 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 YCE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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