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FY03 YYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 129,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,208 miles

body damage n/s/r 1/4 and o/s/r outer sill

engine man lamp ON!

exhaust rear box outer skin, very poor

small cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,081 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 110,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,684 miles

Nearside rear body work damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear body work damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,462 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2009 55,628 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,779 miles

CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL-ONLY JUST PASSABLE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 31 Mar 2008 41,779 miles

CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL-ONLY JUST PASSABLE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,785 miles

c/l 472889

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 YYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

FY03 YYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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