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FY03 UYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 157,209 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 142,132 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriated mid section reperd by bandage

Fail 2 Feb 2019 142,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear section of exhaust deteriated mid section reperd by bandage

Pass 12 Feb 2018 136,159 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 136,137 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust silencers rusty.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust silencers rusty.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,113 miles

rear offside brake slight binding

Fail 7 Jan 2014 58,113 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside brake slight binding

rear offside brake slight binding

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,324 miles

both front brakes slight binding

front nearside seat belt slow returning

rear offside tyre 3 mm tread

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,324 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brakes slight binding

front nearside seat belt slow returning

rear brake imbalance of 41%

rear offside tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,899 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,899 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,236 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 UYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UYC, 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 UYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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