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YX03 MDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 136,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wishbone corroded

Fail 20 May 2020 136,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wishbone corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 130,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 122,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,174 miles

exhaust clamp corroded on one side

rear exhaust box corroded

small blow on exhaust front pipe

under tray fitted obscuring full underside inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2016 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust clamp corroded on one side

rear exhaust box corroded

small blow on exhaust front pipe

under tray fitted obscuring full underside inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2015 111,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 111,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

travel on park

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,974 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)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,233 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes spliting

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,220 miles

exhaust poor at rear

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2010 66,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

exhaust poor at rear

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

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 MDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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