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FY03 TYH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 TYH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 125,406 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,582 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 105,272 miles

Center front exhaust clamp missing

EML on

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

Nearside rear silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 105,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Center front exhaust clamp missing

EML on

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

Nearside rear silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,125 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 90,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,067 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,288 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,376 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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FY03 TYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY03 TYH, 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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FY03 TYH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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