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YB03 GDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,450 mi
Last recorded43,450 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,450 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front front head lamps misty

Fail 18 Jul 2023 43,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Front front head lamps misty

Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts been greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plates corroded and split

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plates corroded and split

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

phone bracket on windscreen

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,822 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 37,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,635 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT WEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 36,635 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD OUTER EDGE 165/70R14 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

COOLANT WEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

PARK BRAKE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts prematurely wearing on inner shoulders (advise tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,866 miles

Exhaust corroded, but ok

Exhaust system corodded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,866 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded, but ok

Exhaust system corodded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,998 miles

Offside Rear slightly brake binding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,703 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 GDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

YB03 GDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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