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YX03 DWU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slight movement

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slight movement

Pass 26 May 2016 88,115 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 88,035 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 79,697 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake high

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake high

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 79,655 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake high

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 71,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise noise from engine

Fail 15 May 2014 71,034 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise noise from engine

Pass 10 May 2013 64,258 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 64,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 55,789 miles

2 REAR SHOCKER COVERS INSECURE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HICH

Fail 18 May 2012 55,789 miles

2 REAR SHOCKER COVERS INSECURE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HICH

Pass 12 May 2011 48,160 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 48,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 40,408 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 40,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2009 34,679 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,357 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,313 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 DWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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