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YB03 GBX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,792 mi
Last recorded52,792 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GBX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

headlamp lenses deteriorated beam image just visable

Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,847 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 40,847 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split at end, both clear the screen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,506 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 36,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,561 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 28,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,586 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,835 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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YB03 GBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB03 GBX, 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 YB03 GBX registered?

YB03 GBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 GBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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