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YB03 SLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,095 mi
Last recorded166,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SLV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 166,095 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 166,095 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,448 miles

Offside Front play in anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2017 134,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,664 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 121,650 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 104,207 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 87,882 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 72,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 72,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 56,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,643 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 41,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,190 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 SLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

YB03 SLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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