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YJ03 KZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,908 mi
Last recorded107,908 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 107,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,856 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front cat loose in exhaust

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,139 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 89,262 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 89,261 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 82,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 82,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

N/S/R POSITION LIGHT TOO BRIGHT,INCORRECT BULB

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,071 miles

rear no,plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,071 miles

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

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

rear no,plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 4 May 2006 32,039 miles

nail in tyre

offside rear bump stop worn

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

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