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FY03 UYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,191 mi
Last recorded161,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 161,191 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 143,835 miles

Backbox corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 143,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Backbox corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,289 miles

Front Light Lenses deterated

Nearside mirror casing broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust section rusty and in poor codition

Fail 14 May 2015 106,289 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Light Lenses deterated

Nearside mirror casing broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust section rusty and in poor codition

Pass 8 May 2014 99,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side mirror casing missing, no sharp edges.

Fail 8 May 2014 99,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side mirror casing missing, no sharp edges.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 89,818 miles

Handbrake travel very long.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil level very low.

Fail 1 May 2013 89,814 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel very long.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil level very low.

Pass 17 May 2012 83,264 miles

Rear brake operation a bit uneven

Fail 17 May 2012 83,264 miles

Rear brake operation a bit uneven

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2011 76,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads very low

front tyres low on tread (3mm)

hand brake travel long

rear section of exhaust rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 76,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads very low

front tyres low on tread (3mm)

hand brake travel long

rear section of exhaust rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,998 miles

brake pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2010 68,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake pads low

c/l 44497

Pass 12 May 2009 61,447 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

Rear bump stops slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 May 2008 50,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,007 miles

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

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 UYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UYD, 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 UYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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