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MX03 YVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,820 mi
Last recorded98,820 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 98,820 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 98,710 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2023 88,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 79,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,329 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,438 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,229 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,575 miles

back box exhaust corroded

front numberplate deterioration

Pass 28 May 2015 37,441 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,822 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,822 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,733 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,390 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,335 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 23,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,936 miles

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

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 YVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MX03 YVK, 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 YVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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