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YB03 SPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,332 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,961 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,504 miles

headlamp beam images are weak

rear silencer outer skin is coming adrift

Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,938 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,938 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)

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW + WORN LOW ON INSIDE + OUTSIDE EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW + V.LOW ON INSIDE + OUTSIDE EDGES

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,630 miles

Back box deteroirated.

nearside rear shock absorder dust cover is adrift.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,630 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Back box deteroirated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear shock absorder dust cover is adrift.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,921 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,356 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 SPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 SPV registered?

YB03 SPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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