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FY03 UYM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UYM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 71,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear seatbelts retract slow

Pass 8 Jul 2023 67,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Fail 13 Jul 2022 64,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 61,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

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

Fail 11 Jul 2021 61,218 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 58,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components have slight surface rust and corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has small lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded under neath body of vehicle and on front + rear suspension components

Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has small lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded under neath body of vehicle and on front + rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread

surface rust and corrosion under body of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,475 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

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

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,641 miles

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

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WIPER POOR

Offside Front Coolant leak UNDERSIDE ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 43,618 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WIPER POOR

Offside Front Coolant leak UNDERSIDE ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,641 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,096 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres starting to pearish on outter tread

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,423 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 18,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,167 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 UYM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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