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FY03 TYK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,183 mi
Last recorded55,183 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 TYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,118 miles

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,563 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

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

rear exahaust box rusty/deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,796 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 37,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,705 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 35,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,729 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,541 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 18,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 13,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,614 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 TYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY03 TYK, 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 TYK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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