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FY03 VNW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,824 mi
Last recorded78,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 71,428 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens condition starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens condition starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,316 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 67,309 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 1 Feb 2018 66,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,398 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,766 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,622 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Jan 2014 61,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,781 miles

n/s/r bumpstop split

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,692 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/r bumpstop split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,708 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,455 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eye level brake light not working but can't be sure its wired up

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 26,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,989 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 VNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

FY03 VNW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is FY03 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VNW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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