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FY03 UYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,896 mi
Last recorded136,896 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 136,896 miles

Clutch is slipping

N/SR Door is stiff to open

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 25 May 2016 136,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Clutch is slipping

N/SR Door is stiff to open

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 22 May 2015 126,005 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2014 122,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 119,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 100,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyresworn on edges

Pass 26 May 2012 100,413 miles

both front tyresworn on edges

Pass 24 May 2011 78,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,741 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,880 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 20,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 UYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UYS, 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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What year was FY03 UYS registered?

FY03 UYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FY03 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 UYS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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