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YC03 KYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 KYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 157,223 miles

Chassis, Suspension & brake pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,060 miles

Chassis, Suspension, brake line corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and slight racking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,800 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,284 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror slightly cracked

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,547 miles

Offside Rear hand brake weak just met requirement

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,615 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre is at 3mm and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,361 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2010 49,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,335 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,592 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 27,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,433 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 21,433 miles

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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YC03 KYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC03 KYG, 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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YC03 KYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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