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YM03 BZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 BZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,464 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,464 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,228 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 53,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front wheel rim bent

Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,182 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front wheel rim bent

near side rear bump stop split

off side rear bump stop split

Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,134 miles

both rear bump stops split

Pass 25 May 2006 26,727 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 BZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

YM03 BZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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