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YB03 KEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 98,316 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 98,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0m both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 91,072 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 91,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,889 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,426 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,426 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,407 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,505 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 171,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,137 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 17,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 May 2009 13,592 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing off on the inner edge

Fail 28 May 2008 8,679 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 May 2008 8,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,448 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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YB03 KEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YB03 KEU, 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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YB03 KEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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