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FP03 YMJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 YMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,851 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2013 86,099 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2012 79,535 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp incomplete

Pass 18 May 2012 79,535 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp incomplete

Pass 13 May 2011 75,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,673 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 69,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,022 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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FP03 YMJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP03 YMJ, 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 FP03 YMJ registered?

FP03 YMJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is FP03 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 YMJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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