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OY53 YGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,109 mi
Last recorded67,109 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,109 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 67,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,042 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust outer flexi pipe partially adrift

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 64,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,166 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,505 miles

nsr door needs attention

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,823 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,124 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 59,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,143 miles

heavy rust to rear exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspect the clutch will soon need replacing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,959 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,066 miles

Oil leak

uneven wear all tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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OY53 YGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY53 YGP, 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 OY53 YGP registered?

OY53 YGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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