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YK03 GLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,414 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED INSPECTION RESTRICTED.

Fail 19 Oct 2019 82,413 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED INSPECTION RESTRICTED.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,315 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,176 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,176 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,759 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,234 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 52,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,123 miles

INCORRECT FITTINGS ON FUEL PIPES TO FUEL FILTER

Fail 4 Sep 2008 39,249 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,021 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 24,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,935 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 GLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 GLX, 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 GLX registered?

YK03 GLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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