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YB03 KPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,224 mi
Last recorded112,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated and slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,331 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated and slightly insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,837 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

handbrake travel

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

both rear shock covers hanging loose

handbrake travel

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,865 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,128 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,773 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,910 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 KPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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