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YB03 KDJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,942 mi
Last recorded85,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,942 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2015 82,279 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,053 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,162 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2012 66,085 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,097 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,187 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 23,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB03 KDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB03 KDJ, 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 YB03 KDJ registered?

YB03 KDJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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