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YN03 ZVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,551 mi
Last recorded43,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm + nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 43,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm + nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust back box corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust back box corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

coolant light on

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

rear wiper blade split

service light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

service light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 32,473 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades split

service light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre pressure low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake disc badly corroded on inner faces

exhaust system corroded + flexibe joint worn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 26,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake disc badly corroded on inner faces

exhaust system corroded + flexibe joint worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,807 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull stiff

both rear tyres perished + slightly out of shape

inspection light on

off/side front brake binding

rear windsreen washer not working

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,942 miles

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

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

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

rear/windsreen washer inop

reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear/windsreen washer inop

reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Apr 2009 19,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolent stain under radiator

front wiper blades worn + slight stratch on windsreen

reverse lights not working

service indicator on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,859 miles

coolent stain under radiator

front wiper blades worn + slight stratch on windsreen

reverse lights not working

service indicator on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,237 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 18,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,781 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 ZVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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