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YJ03 KYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,676 mi
Last recorded164,676 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 164,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER DETACHED (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER OUTER TREAD SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER / OUTER TREAD SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVER DETACHED (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER / OUTER TREAD SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED (7.1.2)

UNDERBODY TRAY / ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2015 154,066 miles

ENGINE / UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

REAR BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED

REAR DUST COVERS DETACHED

Fail 1 Oct 2015 154,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ENGINE / UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

REAR BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED

REAR DUST COVERS DETACHED

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR EXH BOX OUTER COVERING CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,352 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT INTACT

Fail 7 Sep 2012 103,352 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT INTACT

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,807 miles

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2009 78,807 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake inbalance very high 24%

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,905 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 68,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,637 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 44,243 miles

both front tyers worn very low on inner shouldersof trye

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 KYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KYF, 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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What year was YJ03 KYF registered?

YJ03 KYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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