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YN03 PTU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,105 mi
Last recorded43,105 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,924 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,329 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 27,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2014 26,138 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 20 Mar 2014 26,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,168 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 19,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,352 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 PTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

YN03 PTU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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