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YN03 ZTG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,025 mi
Last recorded154,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZTG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 154,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside handbrake performance poor

nearside front inner wishbone bush split/perishing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn in one place on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

play in offside front link arm

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 142,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,138 miles

both headlight aims weak

exhaust blow from front flexible section

rear exhaust box deteriorating

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 13 Jul 2018 130,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both headlight aims weak

exhaust blow from front flexible section

rear exhaust box deteriorating

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,010 miles

both headlight aims weak

engine management light on

exhaust blow from front flexible section

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2017 122,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight aims weak

engine management light on

exhaust blow from front flexible section

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front some noise from wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 114,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front some noise from wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,762 miles

slight noise fron n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Eml on

front wipers poor/split

slight noise fron n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,981 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,981 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,338 miles

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

rear back box is corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,585 miles

airbag lamp on - this will be a testable item in the near future

front and rear exhaust parts in poor condition

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,585 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre worn close to limits

airbag lamp on - this will be a testable item in the near future

front and rear exhaust parts in poor condition

spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,746 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp staying on. this advisory MAY become a failure item as of the 01st January 2012 due to a change in mot testing standards

offside front tyre worn slightly unevenly on the inner edge of the tread

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the braking system

Fail 4 Jun 2010 63,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,914 miles

air bag light on

stone chips in front screen

Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,119 miles

air bag light on

wipers a bit smaery

Fail 6 Jun 2007 35,119 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

front wipers a bit smeary

Pass 18 May 2006 29,508 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 29,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

full undertay fitted

nearside mirror broken

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 ZTG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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