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YJ03 XVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,076 mi
Last recorded127,076 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 127,076 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 127,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 115,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,781 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 99,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake application and release slightly uneven (offside slow)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,797 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

offside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

offside rear tyre nick in sidwall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,300 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 31,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,423 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 XVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVK, 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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What year was YJ03 XVK registered?

YJ03 XVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 XVK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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