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PG03 YFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,777 mi
Last recorded159,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 159,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,383 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,971 miles

Advise n,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise o,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise rear axle brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 May 2019 122,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,444 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,216 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,706 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 669,931 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 669,931 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 May 2010 60,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 55,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 48,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,452 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 YFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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