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YN03 PYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,544 mi
Last recorded150,544 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 150,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 126,730 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside mirror loose

Fail 1 Aug 2013 126,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs rusty

nearside mirror loose

Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel/tyre rubbing on mounting grommet on ABS wire (wire is routed wrong side of suspension leg).

Nearside rear brake caliper,parking brake is not returning after use.

Offside rear brake caliper,parking brake is not fully reurning after use.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 105,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel/tyre rubbing on mounting grommet on ABS wire (wire is routed wrong side of suspension leg).

Nearside rear brake caliper,parking brake is not returning after use.

Parking permit over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,752 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside parking brake lower recorded effort.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 77,378 miles

ns rear caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack at os

Fail 13 Jan 2010 77,378 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns rear caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight play in steering rack at os

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,086 miles

ns front brake backplate missing

os rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,374 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,603 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 PYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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