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FY03 YRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,806 mi
Last recorded159,806 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

slight travel on parking brake lever

Fail 14 Mar 2020 159,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2019 151,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2019 151,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust outer shield slight deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2018 142,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust outer shield slight deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2017 137,848 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve deteriorated / corroded & broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,224 miles

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2016 126,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,841 miles

Exhaust outer shield slightly deterioated

Fail 14 Mar 2015 107,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust outer shield slightly deterioated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,164 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust shield insecure

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,975 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre wearing

Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,873 miles

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

exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust slightly deterioted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,012 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 26,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,169 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 YRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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