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YN03 FBJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018 112,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,792 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 22 Apr 2016 99,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 13 May 2015 87,117 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both head lamp patterns weak.

Pass 13 May 2014 80,997 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside and nearside headlight only just give correct image recommend headlight clean

Fail 13 May 2014 80,997 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside headlight only just give correct image recommend headlight clean

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,297 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,076 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,023 miles

Offside Lower Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,444 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 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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