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YK03 FRX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,498 mi
Last recorded221,498 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 FRX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 221,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 217,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 217,569 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 204,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 204,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 193,475 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 193,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 182,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate struts weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 182,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate struts weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 173,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 131,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 115,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,494 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear number plate dirty

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,549 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3MM

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,591 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded on edges

headlight aim on max

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 FRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK03 FRX, 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 YK03 FRX registered?

YK03 FRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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