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YK03 EJN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,656 mi
Last recorded182,656 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 EJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 182,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f inner c/v boot clip missing

n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight leak of grease,

o/s/f strut bearing corroded,minor blow from exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2020 182,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing boot adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f inner c/v boot clip missing

n/s/f outer c/v boot has a slight leak of grease,

o/s/f strut bearing corroded,minor blow from exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,927 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

back box heat shield detached

Fail 19 Sep 2019 129,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

back box heat shield detached

Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Park Brake Service

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,761 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,214 miles

backbox outer skin deteriorated

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

o/s rear tyre inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,632 miles

backbox deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,484 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,169 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2009 55,700 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,824 miles

Both front console bushes starting to split

Fail 26 Apr 2007 41,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,958 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2006 31,506 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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YK03 EJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK03 EJN, 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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YK03 EJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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