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FY03 VOT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VOT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,137 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,143 miles

front brake disc's are worn

grease on brake pipes

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,810 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 VOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

FY03 VOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is FY03 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VOT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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