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YN03 VVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine lamp on

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,912 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front NAIL IN TREAD OF TYRE

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 99,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

rearexhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

rearexhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,109 miles

early signs of perishing N/S/R tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,763 miles

both rear bump stops splitting

front brake discs corroded and lipped on back edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,007 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,147 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 55,147 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,526 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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