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YJ03 XWM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XWM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

rear shockers weak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,153 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

rear shockers weak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,863 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 54,976 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 16 May 2016 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven 61% (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 46,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 28,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,216 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn to legal limit on shoulders

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 XWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ03 XWM, 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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YJ03 XWM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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