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YV03 MDZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,862 miles

Front Front both shock weak

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,300 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 66,300 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 59,805 miles

Front suspension arm corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge + deteriorated due to age 2005 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,159 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,159 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,398 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated due to age 2005

Fail 7 Aug 2017 46,398 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated due to age 2005

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,585 miles

Childseat fitted no allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,468 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 40,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,449 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,158 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 38,157 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,265 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,711 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 MDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV03 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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