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YJ03 KZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,857 mi
Last recorded73,857 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 73,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,050 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,825 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint All (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,391 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,086 miles

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

exhaust corrored

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,268 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r bumper damage

o/s/r door damage

rear exhaust skin

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 13,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side rear seat back will not lock in position

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,152 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 KZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KZU, 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 KZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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