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YX03 BGE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BGE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2018 95,226 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,075 miles

exhaust system corroded badly

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,074 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded badly

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,802 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,294 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,294 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,040 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,037 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,496 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,731 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 BGE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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