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YJ03 KZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,663 mi
Last recorded72,663 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

eml light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet pull damaged but functional

engine has a considerable misfire

front wings/arches corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bonnet pull damaged but functional

engine has a considerable misfire

front wings/arches corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,481 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,117 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 50,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,886 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,509 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 8,174 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 KZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZF, 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 KZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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