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YE03 VBC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,727 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,726 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,150 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,391 miles

tront tyres worn down to [3mm]

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,270 miles

slight play in front drop links ,very slight front brake judder

Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,858 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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YE03 VBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE03 VBC, 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 YE03 VBC registered?

YE03 VBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 May 2003.

Is YE03 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 VBC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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