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YJ03 KVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,902 mi
Last recorded111,902 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,903 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 104,283 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective inscure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,992 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,379 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,279 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE FRONT (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE FRONT (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

WATER LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,403 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,901 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,534 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,156 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,156 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,817 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,139 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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YJ03 KVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YJ03 KVR, 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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YJ03 KVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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