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PX53 YCE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,620 mi
Last recorded132,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,620 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 132,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 116,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 86,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

osf and nsr brake have slight drag

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,678 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,678 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,353 miles

nearside front tyre punctured

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,755 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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PX53 YCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 PX53 YCE, 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 PX53 YCE registered?

PX53 YCE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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