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YK03 FSC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 FSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,540 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,659 miles

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

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops perished

Fail 26 Apr 2019 95,659 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,311 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 93,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,553 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished and dust covers insecure

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,395 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

alternator belt perishing

engine noisey

nsf window not working

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

alternator belt perishing

engine noisey

nsf window not working

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

engine noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,748 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

engine noisy

osr seat mount insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,478 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated resulting in shocker dust covers dropping.

Front wipers starting to smear.

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

O/S/R seat back lower mounting missing seat back both secured and in upright position.

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

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

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,476 miles

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated resulting in shocker dust covers dropping.

Front wipers starting to smear.

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

O/S/R seat back lower mounting missing seat back both secured and in upright position.

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

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

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,314 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear bumpstops split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,307 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not 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 2 May 2006 43,611 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 43,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FSC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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