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WR03 YLA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,459 mi
Last recorded201,459 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 201,459 miles

lumpy on natural idle

Fail 3 Sep 2016 201,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

lumpy on natural idle

Pass 26 Sep 2015 186,616 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 186,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2014 168,115 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 168,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 150,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres going out of shapr

bottom of rad damp

Fail 24 Sep 2013 150,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres going out of shapr

bottom of rad damp

Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,296 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 9 Sep 2009 81,296 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,635 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,534 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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WR03 YLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR03 YLA, 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 WR03 YLA registered?

WR03 YLA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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