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SA03 YLP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 73,825 miles

Advise examination of brakes due to limited view.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light remains on.

Engine oil below minimum level prior to test.Rectified.

Front headlamp lenses are becoming deteriorated.

Nearside rear outer wheel rim damaged.

Outer covering of rear exhaust silencer becoming coroded.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 69,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover loose

rear exhaust silencer outer casing beginning to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2013 69,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber plastic cover loose

rear exhaust silencer outer casing beginning to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2012 65,649 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged.

Offside and nearside front headlamp lenses are deteriorated (scuffed,scratched).

Twist in the offside front seat belt webbing.

Underbody panels fitted obscuring view of structure.

Fail 16 May 2012 64,645 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)

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside and nearside front headlamp lenses are deteriorated (scuffed,scratched).

Twist in the offside front seat belt webbing.

Underbody panels fitted obscuring view of structure.

Pass 19 May 2011 56,087 miles

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2011 56,087 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,075 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 45,748 miles

Front number plate fastener incorrect colour for background.

N.s front inner tyre tread worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Plastic headlamp lens generally scuffed, causing slightly indistinct beam image at n.s unit.

Plastic headlamp lens generally scuffed, causing slightly indistinct beam image at o.s unit.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,748 miles

Front number plate fastener incorrect colour for background.

N.s front inner tyre tread worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic headlamp lens generally scuffed, causing slightly indistinct beam image at n.s unit.

Plastic headlamp lens generally scuffed, causing slightly indistinct beam image at o.s unit.

Pass 7 May 2008 41,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,154 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 YLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA03 YLP, 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 YLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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