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YB03 LHF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 99,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 95,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,602 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,134 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing/cracking

offside front droplink has slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2012 79,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,452 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,789 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 72,789 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 69,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 LHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB03 LHF, 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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YB03 LHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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