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LT53 YKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,937 miles

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

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,937 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,482 miles

fuel low

Fail 3 Jul 2013 92,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,437 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

o/s/f door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,344 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,344 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,401 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,783 miles

Front axle and rear axle tyres different sizes

Offside front lower arm bush worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,783 miles

Front axle and rear axle tyres different sizes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front lower arm bush worn

Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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LT53 YKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LT53 YKY, 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 LT53 YKY registered?

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

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