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SA03 YSL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,999 mi
Last recorded168,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 168,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn split/separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn split/separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2024 159,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear both axle bushes heavily perished , slight play also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 153,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 147,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,096 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 145,096 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 145,043 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 145,043 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 144,900 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 144,449 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box has corrision on it

Pass 15 Dec 2016 143,345 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 128,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,242 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,442 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,479 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 YSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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