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MX03 YTC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,669 mi
Last recorded71,669 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,669 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,193 miles

Oil leak

both front wishbone bushes rear bushes slightly split causing slight movement

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,321 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

both front wishbone bushes rear bushes slightly split causing slight movement

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre tread 3 mm

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 53,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre tread 3 mm

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 47,796 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre inner tread quadrant worn

Fail 3 May 2011 47,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre inner tread quadrant worn

Fail 5 May 2010 39,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner tread quadrant worn

o/s/r tyre tread perished ( not yet to cords )

power steering warning light flashed on after initial start up but not on during test

Pass 5 May 2010 39,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre inner tread quadrant worn

o/s/r tyre tread perished ( not yet to cords )

power steering warning light flashed on after initial start up but not on during test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,840 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Cracks Appearing In Tread Offside Rear Tyre

Front Brake Discs Worn,Scored And Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Cracks Appearing In Tread Offside Rear Tyre

Front Brake Discs Worn,Scored And Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,750 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 YTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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