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VU03 YMH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,529 mi
Last recorded152,529 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YMH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 152,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 148,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,539 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Offside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Fail 14 Apr 2016 139,539 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Offside headlamp beam pattern just visible

Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,157 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp beam patterns just visible

Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,157 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s headlamp beam patterns just visible

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,951 miles

front wishbone bushes are starting to split and are worn

headlamp beam patterns just visible

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear bump stops broken n/s and o/s

windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,951 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

front wishbone bushes are starting to split and are worn

headlamp beam patterns just visible

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear bump stops broken n/s and o/s

windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,167 miles

o/s & n/s headlamp pattern just visable

Pass 25 Apr 2012 123,767 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 123,682 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,657 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edge

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 29 Apr 2008 68,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,787 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 YMH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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