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VU03 VYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,005 mi
Last recorded105,005 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 105,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 97,950 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen at n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,852 miles

Advise handbrake effort only just met the requirements

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 80,852 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Advise handbrake effort only just met the requirements

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,044 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

head lamps starting to frost

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,937 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 60,848 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated servo hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,349 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 46,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges 2to3mm

offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges 2to3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,078 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges & tread depth getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,441 miles

Nearside front door mirror damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 19,871 miles

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

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

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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VU03 VYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU03 VYP, 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 VU03 VYP registered?

VU03 VYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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