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VU03 VYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,862 mi
Last recorded154,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 154,862 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated but supported

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 154,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated but supported

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,668 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2017 138,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2016 122,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 109,544 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 14 May 2014 97,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

flat spot nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 85,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 75,022 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 75,019 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 63,822 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 51,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,620 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 30,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 23,802 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,030 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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VU03 VYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYY, 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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VU03 VYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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