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YB03 KGK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 130,582 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 130,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 125,410 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 125,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ex/haust system back box outerskin deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ex/haust system back box outerskin deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil warning light flashing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 109,917 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust clamps corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

oil warning light flashing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 91,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped on inner face

handbrake has play

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front discs lipped on inner face

handbrake has play

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 24 Dec 2010 82,536 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 82,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,003 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 55,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,188 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 KGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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