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SA03 YSF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YSF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,486 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,375 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,187 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant temp light coming on (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corrodding

oil leak at sump gasket and gearbox areas

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 57,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,091 miles

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/r tyre splitting on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,928 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,212 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,507 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 37,392 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 37,392 miles

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

advise spare tyre (165/70x14) is under 1.6mm .

advise windscreen has a stone chip in zone A , but is just small enough to pass mot.advise repair to stop it spreading.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 31,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 26,201 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 YSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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