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Y203 DRA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 DRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 116,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 116,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,082 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot fully inspect brake pipes covered in grease

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot fully inspect brake pipes covered in grease

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,573 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

electronic steering malfunction light intermittent casuing steering to become slightly heavy

exhuast system deteriorating/corroded

low engine oil

osf brake slightly binding

osr wheel brake slighlty binding

Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

electronic steering malfunction light intermittent casuing steering to become slightly heavy

exhuast system deteriorating/corroded

low engine oil

osf brake slightly binding

osr wheel brake slighlty binding

Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,985 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 84,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,086 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,084 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracks on the side walls

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s and o/s rear tyres have cracks on the side walls

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2007 65,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 65,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 57,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 50,240 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 50,236 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y203 DRA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,284 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 Y203 DRA, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y203 DRA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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