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MX03 YSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,943 mi
Last recorded72,943 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,943 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 69,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arm inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,011 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,703 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 60,703 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,083 miles

Engine oil slightly high

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil slightly high

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,706 miles

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 16 Jan 2012 46,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,887 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,886 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2009 24,701 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres cracked due to age

Pass 2 May 2008 19,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,814 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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MX03 YSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 YSJ, 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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MX03 YSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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