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YN03 YLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 111,634 miles

front brake pads look low

some corrosion to front brake hose ferrules

Pass 24 May 2018 111,634 miles

accident damage to offside front

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

obd light on

rear ex silencer in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 111,528 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

accident damage to offside front

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

obd light on

rear ex silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 104,054 miles

obd light is on

Fail 12 May 2017 104,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

obd light is on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

obd light on

Pass 22 May 2015 83,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,976 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,531 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

neasrside rear outter side wall perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,839 miles

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

battery light flickers on and off

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 8 Apr 2009 77,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,249 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,550 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,846 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 YLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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