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PG03 YNM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,894 mi
Last recorded110,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YNM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,887 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,839 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box deteoriated

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

no reverse lamps working

o/s/r tyre 2 nails + tyre cracking inner side wall

Fail 7 Jul 2014 91,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust back box deteoriated

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

no reverse lamps working

o/s/r tyre 2 nails + tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,905 miles

surface corrosion on front discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,423 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,162 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,162 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,205 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hand brake travel slightly high, poss requires adjustment

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall area, also starting to crack/perish

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder area, also starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,205 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Both front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Hand brake travel slightly high, poss requires adjustment

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall area, also starting to crack/perish

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder area, also starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,003 miles

All four tyres starting to crack (continental)

Exhaust middle to catalytic converter slightly blowing

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the centre of the tread

Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,003 miles

All four tyres starting to crack (continental)

Exhaust middle to catalytic converter slightly blowing

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the centre of the tread

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

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 YNM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

PG03 YNM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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