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LT53 YKU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YKU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,383 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,765 miles

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

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

mil light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps no beam patterns (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating eye level brake lamp less than 50/% working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 61,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,193 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush is worn

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,175 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front brake pads wearing thin, nearside front lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 7 Dec 2013 44,070 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,127 miles

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

o/s/r passanger door wont open from inside or outside

Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r passanger door wont open from inside or outside

Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LT53 YKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT53 YKU, 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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LT53 YKU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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