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YC53 KGJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,384 mi
Last recorded177,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 177,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 171,590 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 25 Jul 2018 171,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious wear at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 3 Jul 2017 167,016 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 167,016 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 163,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 151,890 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear washer insufficient

Pass 17 Jun 2014 131,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,350 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,350 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,470 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,143 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 79,779 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 71,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,604 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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YC53 KGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YC53 KGJ, 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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YC53 KGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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