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PN53 YPY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,480 mi
Last recorded90,480 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,480 miles

front registration plate cracked but still readable

Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate cracked but still readable

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,137 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,954 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,905 miles

both front tyres wearing enevenly ie. on inner section of tread. advise tyre replacement and wheel alighnment checked.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,667 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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PN53 YPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PN53 YPY, 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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PN53 YPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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