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KV03 YTS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 YTS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 137,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,540 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 135,540 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 135,531 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,340 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central minor exhaust blow

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,613 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 128,443 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction WIPERS DO NOT PARK AND STOP UNEXPECTEDLY (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,780 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded.

N/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

O/S Track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Wiper park mechanism faulty.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,891 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,508 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished/split in tread

play in o/s intermediate steering rack joint

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,946 miles

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,593 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,593 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,300 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,271 miles

both sides front lower wihbone rear bushes cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,276 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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KV03 YTS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV03 YTS, 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 KV03 YTS registered?

KV03 YTS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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