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MX03 YTA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,456 mi
Last recorded106,456 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,456 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 10 Nov 2016 106,456 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,247 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2015 87,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,552 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear nearside tyres under inflated

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated and rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorated and rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,391 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside front rear wishbone bushes starting to unbond and split

Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside front rear wishbone bushes starting to unbond and split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,219 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,252 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 YTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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