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YX03 BEJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,784 mi
Last recorded141,784 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 141,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2021 141,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

suspension components slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 136,962 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to end of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust box very deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 132,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very close to end of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 May 2018 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,251 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 119,251 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 106,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear plate slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,569 miles

damage to windscreen

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,896 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,987 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 28,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,672 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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YX03 BEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX03 BEJ, 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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YX03 BEJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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