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MX03 YWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,312 mi
Last recorded151,312 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 151,312 miles

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2016 151,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,370 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure. rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded. rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 3 May 2013 115,662 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,288 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 101,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 77,595 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit,offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.advise tracking

Fail 28 Apr 2010 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit,offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.advise tracking

Pass 2 May 2009 66,215 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 66,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 55,390 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush splitting

Fail 5 May 2008 55,384 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 42,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 32,240 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 YWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YWA, 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 MX03 YWA registered?

MX03 YWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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