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YX03 DWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,117 mi
Last recorded60,117 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 53,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2015 53,578 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,885 miles

n/s rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,885 miles

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

n/s rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 20 May 2013 42,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 1,270 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 39,483 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 16 May 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,985 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 DWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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