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PG03 YMW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,360 mi
Last recorded89,360 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,747 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,320 miles

Oil leak ()

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2016 73,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,003 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,208 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,165 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 51,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,243 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,838 miles

all four tyres on car starting to seperate (crack)185/65/R14 need replaceing.

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,198 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 15,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YMW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PG03 YMW, 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 PG03 YMW registered?

PG03 YMW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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The MOT history for PG03 YMW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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