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YF03 FFP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

94,959 mi
Last recorded94,959 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 FFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (STRONG ADVISE) only just making beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (STRONG ADVISE) only just making beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 86,795 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre smooth on inner edge.( suspect close to cords.)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 86,795 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre smooth on inner edge.( suspect close to cords.)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm.(smooth on edges.) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (Inner edge smooth, suspect close to cords.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 82,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm.(smooth on edges.) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (Inner edge smooth, suspect close to cords.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,871 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive, strong advise (3.1.6b)

headlamps are slightly cloudy.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges.

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 74,871 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive, strong advise (3.1.6b)

headlamps are slightly cloudy.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges.

rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,982 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & rear silencer weak / peeling (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & rear silencer weak / peeling (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear exhaust rusted and weak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 55,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

rear tyres cracking slightly between treads.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

rear tyres cracking slightly between treads.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,658 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,658 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 36,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 31,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 28,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,276 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 18,276 miles

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

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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YF03 FFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YF03 FFP, 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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YF03 FFP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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