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SA03 YLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,846 mi
Last recorded82,846 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

back box corroded

nearside front wing damaged

offside front headlamp in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

back box corroded

nearside front wing damaged

offside front headlamp in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,379 miles

Offside door mirror glass is broken

all tyres are worn

rear wiper is torn

Fail 29 Jan 2016 77,379 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside door mirror glass is broken

Offside wiper blade noisy In operation

rear wiper is torn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,883 miles

front and rear reg plates are in a poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,853 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated.

Drivers door mirror cracked.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Rear screen wash not working.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel long.

screw in n/s/rear tyre, (not repairable).

Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,846 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)

Both headlight lenses deteriorated.

Drivers door mirror cracked.

Engine management light on.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Rear screen wash not working.

Reverse lights not working.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake travel long.

screw in n/s/rear tyre, (not repairable).

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,412 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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SA03 YLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA03 YLC, 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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SA03 YLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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