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SA03 YSC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,970 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 107,957 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,343 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 101,343 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,582 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,988 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,988 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 71,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,445 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,445 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 52,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,408 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 YSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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