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YJ03 KZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,725 mi
Last recorded172,725 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 172,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower edge corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 167,414 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 165,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 163,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 160,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 153,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 137,548 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 137,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 126,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 124,142 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,744 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover rear rubber support perished

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

rear brake discs have some corrosion

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

rear shock absorber bump stops are worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover rear rubber support perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber top foam casing supports perished

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2011 103,505 miles

front and rear brake discs have some wear / corrosion

nearside front lower suspension arm bush ( rear bush in arm ) has some wear

offside front washer jet may have fault

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroding

rear shock absorber bump stops have some wear

Fail 9 Mar 2011 103,505 miles

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

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

nearside front (rear bush) showing signs of wear

offside washer jet useing lots of fluid

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,730 miles

front and rear brake discs have some wear and corrosion on edges

front and rear wiper blades starting to wear, becomming noisy

rear shock absorber bump stops have wear

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,310 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,842 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 56,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,806 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 KZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KZT, 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 KZT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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