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YJ03 KZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 113,235 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 113,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 105,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,362 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,362 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,496 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,496 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,635 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,264 miles

front brake surfaces are going black

offside rear lower suspension arm back bush is starting to split

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2007 35,132 miles

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

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

front discs surfaces are going black

offside front brake is sticking

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,576 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 KZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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