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YV03 PYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 PYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,218 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 77,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,356 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 56,512 miles

Offside Rear shocker dust cover

Fail 10 Feb 2018 56,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover

Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,030 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front discs lipped new pads fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 50,030 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant light on needs a coolant bottle

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front discs lipped new pads fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,138 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 39,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,439 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 34,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,414 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 13,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,903 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 PYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PYP, 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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What year was YV03 PYP registered?

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

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