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YE03 VBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre belt also not tested as clip not visible and child seat restricting access ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre belt also not tested as clip not visible and child seat restricting access ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R shocker bump stop deterioated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R shocker bump stop deterioated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 47,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,512 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,082 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSR WING CORNER DAMAGED.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT FEATHERING ON FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES.

SMALL CUT IN NSF OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,180 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 VBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBJ, 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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YE03 VBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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