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YJ03 KYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,905 mi
Last recorded176,905 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 176,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 176,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked.

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked.

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 167,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 152,642 miles

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)

Offside Front tyre perished.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine light on dash.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,719 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection on the seatbelt

Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection on the seatbelt

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s o/s brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,007 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 KYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ03 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

YJ03 KYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 KYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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