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LY03 XYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 114,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,843 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,986 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,850 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,843 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,143 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,143 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,310 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2008 34,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,863 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,519 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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LY03 XYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY03 XYC, 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 LY03 XYC registered?

LY03 XYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is LY03 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 XYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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