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YN03 PJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,244 mi
Last recorded71,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,244 miles

Centre Front exhaust box deterorated

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both wet / misty (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front side wall slight bulge

Nearside Rear n/s back box deterorated

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

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

Rear both shocker sleaves deterorated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,244 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front exhaust box deterorated

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both wet / misty (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front side wall slight bulge

Nearside Rear n/s back box deterorated

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

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

Rear both shocker sleaves deterorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,265 miles

both rear shocker sleaves deterorated

rear exhaust box heavly cooroded

rear wipper blade worn

Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker sleaves deterorated

major oil leak crank seal leaking not recomended to run

rear exhaust box heavly cooroded

rear wipper blade worn

Pass 20 May 2014 59,441 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeled

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 59,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeled

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,330 miles

front brake pads wearing

n/s front tyre wearing

n/s headlight showing white light

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2012 48,477 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 48,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,669 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 PJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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