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YV03 MFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,070 mi
Last recorded138,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 138,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 132,169 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,165 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 122,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside & offside head pattan poor

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside head light patten poor

Fail 31 May 2016 113,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance requires new bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside head light patten poor

Fail 17 Jun 2015 108,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nearside rear tyre wall not to cores or ply & wall badly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nearside rear tyre wall not to cores or ply & wall badly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

steel wheel fitted too nearside front alloys too rest

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deretriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,292 miles

power steering worn

Pass 28 May 2009 67,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 67,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front wheel rim bent

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front wheel rim bent

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,506 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 1 Jun 2006 42,758 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 MFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YV03 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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