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YX03 BFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,695 mi
Last recorded88,695 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 88,695 miles

Engine light on dash

Pass 4 May 2017 52,177 miles

EML ON

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,100 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)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 311,466 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 31,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,015 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 BFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BFY, 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 YX03 BFY registered?

YX03 BFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is YX03 BFY safe to buy?

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