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YJ03 KYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 46,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,628 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 36,350 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

wiper blades started to split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,403 miles

Osf brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 30,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,684 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,026 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,146 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,794 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 KYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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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YJ03 KYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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