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SA03 YTH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YTH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,760 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,596 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 76,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2015 76,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,464 miles

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

Front brake discs on inside edges slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,675 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,617 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake lever travel

sump damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2007 34,385 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sump damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,385 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sump damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,978 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 YTH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YTH, 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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What year was SA03 YTH registered?

SA03 YTH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SA03 YTH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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