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FY03 VOB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VOB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 72,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SILENCER DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,438 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,215 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,852 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 43,063 miles

both front lower rear wishbone bushes have slight movement

nearside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 1 May 2015 36,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 13 May 2014 36,029 miles

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

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

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

nsr bump stop deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 34,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,467 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper judders

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,525 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,210 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,888 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Service indicater indicates inspection service due

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,948 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 VOB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

FY03 VOB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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