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YK03 GLN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,222 mi
Last recorded39,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,562 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,917 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 35,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 32,182 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,431 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,431 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,861 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 28,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,651 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 20,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 7,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,447 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 GLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GLN, 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 GLN registered?

YK03 GLN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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