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PN53 YPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,966 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,190 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 87,641 miles

offside front headlamp lens worn

offside rear bumpstop parted

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,742 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,642 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

offside rear tyre slightly perished on inner tread

Fail 13 Apr 2013 76,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

offside rear tyre slightly perished on inner tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,835 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,322 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,738 miles

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

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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PN53 YPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN53 YPE, 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 PN53 YPE registered?

PN53 YPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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