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FY03 YYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,226 mi
Last recorded117,226 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 117,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 110,965 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

n/s/rear brake slight stick

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,196 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

m/l on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,782 miles

engine managment light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 77,209 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 66,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,820 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YYS, 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 YYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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