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LY53 WDA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,353 mi
Last recorded137,353 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 WDA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 137,353 miles

air box damaged

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 137,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

air box damaged

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,910 miles

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

air filter box holed and brocken

battery cover brocken

Fail 9 Sep 2017 131,898 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

air filter box holed and brocken

battery cover brocken

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,224 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 121,043 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,676 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 111,676 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,789 miles

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear disc showing slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,947 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,108 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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LY53 WDA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY53 WDA, 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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LY53 WDA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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