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SA03 YMM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YMM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 114,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 107,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both front shockers corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust centre box corroded

some corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 16 May 2014 107,320 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both front shockers corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear shockers corroded

both rear tyre treads cracking

exhaust centre box corroded

some corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 21 May 2013 100,930 miles

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

advise both rear shocker dust covers insercure

Fail 14 May 2013 100,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

advise both rear shocker dust covers insercure

Pass 1 May 2012 91,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust sligthly deteriated

Pass 19 May 2011 84,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 74,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 66,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,727 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 YMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YMM, 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 YMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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