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YN03 VVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,628 mi
Last recorded52,628 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,249 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 50,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,866 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracking

front antiroll bar inner bush seats cracked

o/s/f tyre showing age cracks

Fail 15 Aug 2012 36,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracking

front antiroll bar inner bush seats cracked

o/s/f tyre showing age cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,102 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 31,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and nails in both

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,083 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 VVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVY, 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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What year was YN03 VVY registered?

YN03 VVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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