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FG03 KYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 117,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jan 2023 114,076 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,923 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 111,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear shocker dust covers broken away from bump stops

Fail 14 Jan 2021 110,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear shocker dust covers broken away from bump stops

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shocker shroud detached

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker shroud detached

Offside Rear shocker shroud detached

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2018 100,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,421 miles

outer skin on rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,366 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and os (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,683 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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FG03 KYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FG03 KYA, 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 FG03 KYA registered?

FG03 KYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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