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LT53 YME

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,571 mi
Last recorded66,571 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YME
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre has age related cracks in it

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,256 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre has age related cracks in it

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,751 miles

oil leak

parking brake has slight excessive travel

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak

parking brake has slight excessive travel

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 32,061 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 32,061 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2011 29,817 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,252 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking but not excessive.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking but not excessive.

Pass 15 May 2009 24,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,957 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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LT53 YME is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT53 YME, 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 YME is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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