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YN03 REU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,795 mi
Last recorded151,795 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 REU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,795 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 141,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 123,245 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,701 miles

advise eml on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 121,700 miles

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

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

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

advise eml on

advise nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 112,967 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise eml on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,803 miles

advise nsr wheel binding slightly

advise osf shocker damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,811 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 95,795 miles

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

slight binding osr brake

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,444 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,172 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,330 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,625 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 REU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 REU, 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 REU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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