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YS03 ZWX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,154 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 102,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.46 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.69 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 94,247 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 at time of mot (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 at time of mot (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,831 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,782 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2014 75,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,583 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,035 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 40,578 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,134 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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YS03 ZWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS03 ZWX, 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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YS03 ZWX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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