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YX03 EVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,105 mi
Last recorded59,105 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,105 miles

Offside Front brake holding on slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,587 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,197 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 43,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,828 miles

Both front wheels are binding slightly.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 26,654 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,979 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2010 14,432 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 14,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,046 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 27 Feb 2008 10,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,405 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 EVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

YX03 EVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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