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YM03 BYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

49,730 mi
Last recorded49,730 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 BYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 49,730 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flex worn

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2019 49,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flex worn

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2018 46,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 46,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 42,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,945 miles

offside and nearside lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2015 33,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2015 33,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,386 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,386 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 1 May 2013 27,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 27,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 23,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,416 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 19,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,983 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,199 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 17,199 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,211 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 9,840 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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YM03 BYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YM03 BYY, 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 YM03 BYY registered?

YM03 BYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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