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YJ03 XVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 107,256 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,877 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,877 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,057 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 65,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch slipping

excessive noise from timing chain

Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,899 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YJ03 XVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YJ03 XVY, 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 YJ03 XVY registered?

YJ03 XVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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