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KE03 YRV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 YRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre been run flat walls damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 124,137 miles

Emissions not tested oil light comes on and engine runs hot (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

engine management light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre been run flat walls damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,830 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Engine management light is on

Front brake pads low

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front lower arm rear bushes perishing and have play

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2016 106,830 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Engine management light is on

Front brake pads low

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front lower arm rear bushes perishing and have play

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2015 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Engine management light is on

Front brake pads getting low

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Nearside front tyre weRing on inner edge

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 79,336 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,336 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,916 miles

both front wiper blades split

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 43,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 36,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,955 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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KE03 YRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

KE03 YRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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