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YM03 CZH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 CZH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 144,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 137,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp image poor

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

plastic trays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2017 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front headlamp image poor

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

plastic trays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2016 136,278 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 136,278 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 134,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 115,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 94,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 94,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 76,748 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 76,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,670 miles

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,716 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 18,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,791 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 CZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

YM03 CZH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is YM03 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 CZH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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