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YB03 GVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded ,reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

n/s and o/s head light beam patterns just visiable

rear seat belts not accessable

rear silencer outer skin corroded

towbar socket mounting plate corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 128,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded ,reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

n/s and o/s head light beam patterns just visiable

rear seat belts not accessable

rear silencer outer skin corroded

towbar socket mounting plate corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlight beam patterns just visiable

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 120,095 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded with reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cooler insecure at front

headlight beam patterns just visiable

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,904 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s headlight beam patterns just visiable

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s headlight beam pattern just visiable

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded reduced pad contact (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s headlight beam pattern just visiable

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,674 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,101 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,707 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,413 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 GVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

YB03 GVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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