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SA03 YMG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,269 miles

ECU light displayed showing possible fault

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Repeater lens missing

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,265 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ECU light displayed showing possible fault

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

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Repeater lens missing

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,318 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside outer sill dented. Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded. Rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,318 miles

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

Offside outer sill dented. Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded. Rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,834 miles

Headlamp lenses tarnished & aims just within limits. Offside outer sill dented. Front No.Plate starting to deteriorate. Slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer skin. All tyres approx 2.5mm. Rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,814 miles

Slight corrosion in exhaust. Rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,806 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight corrosion in exhaust. Rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,636 miles

Slight corrosion general exhaust.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,629 miles

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 9 Apr 2010 60,629 miles

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 28,183 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)

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 YMG 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 68.8%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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