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YN03 PWF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,525 miles

Slight blow on exhaust and some corrosion to back box

Fail 16 Feb 2017 85,519 miles

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust and some corrosion to back box

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,582 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Slight blow on exhaust

Some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,582 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Slight blow on exhaust

Some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,255 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,941 miles

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,431 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 PWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green 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 PWF, 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 PWF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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