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YL03 NNV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,527 mi
Last recorded106,527 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,527 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,195 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,129 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,459 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,459 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated slight blow

front brake application uneven

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s/r shock cover adrift

Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s/r shock cover adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,189 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 16,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 6,061 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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YL03 NNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YL03 NNV, 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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YL03 NNV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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