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YX03 DVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,712 mi
Last recorded58,712 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,712 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 58,711 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,452 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,528 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 54,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,653 miles

exhaust back box outer skin

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

temp lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Jan 2014 51,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust back box outer skin

front brake discs heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

temp lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker protective sleeves insecure

coolant light on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 50,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker protective sleeves insecure

coolant light on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

near side washer jet partially blocked

off side front brake disc corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,805 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

power steering fault lamp illuminated before test but has now gone out and steering is working fine

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,805 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

power steering fault lamp illuminated before test but has now gone out and steering is working fine

Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,506 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 35,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,775 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

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 DVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

YX03 DVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 DVG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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