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YV03 PXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 PXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint sleeve & centre rear exhaust badly corroded advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside & offside perished & osf covered in cv grease (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside wing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar has been fouling suspension component (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch holed benifit of doubt given to presenter hole is right on 30cm limit of pescribed srea (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

auxilary belt small cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers slightly corroded

corrosion on o/s/r just outside of 30cm from o/s/r seat belt mounting

exhaust backbox and centre section corroded and outer skins breaking away

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

front wipers split on end but still clearing windscreen effectively

n/s/f outer cv boot inner clip has slight seepage of grease but not allowing ingress of dirt

n/s/r tyre has cuts and cracks around tread

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn on inner edge and cracking all around tread

Fail 24 Jun 2017 106,111 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers slightly corroded

corrosion on o/s/r just outside of 30cm from o/s/r seat belt mounting

exhaust backbox and centre section corroded and outer skins breaking away

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

front wipers split on end but still clearing windscreen effectively

n/s/f outer cv boot inner clip has slight seepage of grease but not allowing ingress of dirt

n/s/r tyre has cuts and cracks around tread

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn on inner edge and cracking all around tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,198 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

heavy corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,292 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,018 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 60,018 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,157 miles

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,459 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,341 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 PXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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