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BJ53 YPM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YPM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,876 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished - Advise replacement

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre(s) perished - Advise replacement

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,124 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,053 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,366 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 37,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,781 miles

Both front tyres very slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,902 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service light on

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,902 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,364 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BJ53 YPM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ53 YPM, 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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BJ53 YPM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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