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PG03 YFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,037 mi
Last recorded130,037 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 130,037 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 130,037 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel lubricated and free off caliper lever on h brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,282 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated - opaque

Exhaust deteriorated - rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2019 116,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated - opaque

Exhaust deteriorated - rear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 104,243 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,541 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 102,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,259 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,155 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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 82,747 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 30 Aug 2012 76,365 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension lower wish bone rear bushs are starting to wear

power steering pipe is weeping

rear exhaust box is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,259 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,329 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,557 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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PG03 YFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PG03 YFA, 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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PG03 YFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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