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YV03 MBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,193 mi
Last recorded150,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 150,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 150,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 141,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 141,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,478 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 134,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,187 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 119,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,943 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,938 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

back box outter casing rotted but not blowing

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

back box outter casing rotted but not blowing

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,318 miles

back box outter casing rotted but not blowing

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,859 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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YV03 MBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YV03 MBF, 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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YV03 MBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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