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YN03 FBA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,632 miles

front wishbone rear bushes

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 24 Oct 2015 92,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

wipers poor

Fail 1 Oct 2014 86,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2013 77,163 miles

ecm light on

Fail 22 May 2013 77,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

ecm light on

Pass 21 May 2012 68,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,142 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,448 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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YN03 FBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YN03 FBA, 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 YN03 FBA registered?

YN03 FBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 FBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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