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YV03 MFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,859 miles

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

O/S REAR BUMPER CORNER CRACKED

Fail 24 Aug 2013 83,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

O/S REAR BUMPER CORNER CRACKED

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,283 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,714 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 MFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 MFY registered?

YV03 MFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YV03 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 MFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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