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YN03 FBE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,809 mi
Last recorded111,809 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FBE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,809 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust cooroded heavily

Fail 20 Oct 2017 106,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust cooroded heavily

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,287 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp high leval stop lamp illumiated (1.2.1f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,287 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp high leval stop lamp illumiated (1.2.1f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,065 miles

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

coolant leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,303 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

age cracks too all tyres

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,809 miles

all 4 tyres ..sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,621 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f seat belt webbing twisted req's attention.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,926 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing twisted req's attention.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,650 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 42,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,890 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 FBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN03 FBE, 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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YN03 FBE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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