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WA03 YKH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

169,013 mi
Last recorded169,013 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 YKH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 169,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 167,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 167,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 158,503 miles

o/s inner cv boor in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2020 158,502 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 149,016 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 149,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear LENS DAMAGE (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 137,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 115,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Fail 4 May 2016 115,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,917 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,337 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,086 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,073 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,072 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,219 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,533 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,761 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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WA03 YKH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WA03 YKH, 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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WA03 YKH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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