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NY03 HVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,244 mi
Last recorded44,244 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 HVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2016 44,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

note.exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,777 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade worn/split

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 37,609 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade worn/split

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,757 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread starting to seperate

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,417 miles

exhaust rear silencer has corrosion.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,685 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 22,419 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,631 miles

slight marking on front number plate.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 11,631 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever is close to having no reserve travel

slight marking on front number plate.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,564 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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NY03 HVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY03 HVJ, 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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NY03 HVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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