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FY03 XSF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield inseure

Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust heat shield inseure

Fail 28 May 2016 96,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust clamp heavily deteriorated

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2014 87,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,743 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken.

rear ex box poor

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,741 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r bump stop broken.

rear ex box poor

all discs poor

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fr discs poor.n/s/rear wheel bent.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,826 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,819 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,428 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 XSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

FY03 XSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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