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KE03 YRP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 YRP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 136,726 miles

n/s/f cv boot

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 18 Apr 2023 136,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f cv boot

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 5 May 2022 130,431 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 130,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both require cleaning/buffing (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 123,644 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 122,541 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock shroud loose

Fail 13 Jul 2020 122,541 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock shroud loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,463 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both headlight lenses on the limit

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,790 miles

back box

Fail 26 Apr 2018 110,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens and bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

back box

horn

o/s/f indicator colour

Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bodycovers fitted

exhaust box rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,795 miles

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

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

offside front tyre edge worn below limit

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,143 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn,

Fail 23 Apr 2008 44,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,067 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 35,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KE03 YRP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 KE03 YRP, 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 KE03 YRP registered?

KE03 YRP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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