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GX03 YTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 YTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,093 miles

EML is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers (2.7.2a)

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

e.m.l on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers (2.7.2a)

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

e.m.l on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,530 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,529 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroding but at the time of test was still secure and no blows were present

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,056 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,510 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/F outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Underbody covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,355 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,288 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,149 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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GX03 YTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX03 YTU, 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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GX03 YTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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