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YV03 NEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 NEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 133,962 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 131,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,138 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 130,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,738 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system slight corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slight corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,813 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 113,409 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2013 113,409 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 109,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 109,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside side light dim

Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,918 miles

All brake discs pitted, performance ok.

All rear flexible brake hoses - all ferrules slightly corroded.

Horn only works in certain places on steering wheel. Does work though.

N/S/F bottom wishbone - rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Rear 2 exhaust boxes; outer casings starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 100,918 miles

All brake discs pitted, performance ok.

All rear flexible brake hoses - all ferrules slightly corroded.

Horn only works in certain places on steering wheel. Does work though.

N/S/F bottom wishbone - rear bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear 2 exhaust boxes; outer casings starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,234 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,088 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 NEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NEU, 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 NEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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