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YN03 VVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,082 mi
Last recorded136,082 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,082 miles

surface corrosion to all underside components. not yet considered excessive

Fail 24 Mar 2022 136,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to all underside components. not yet considered excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2021 134,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,558 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 130,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,334 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 125,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,115 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 120,115 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 91,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,965 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,333 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,517 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,551 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,914 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 VVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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