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PY53 EYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,512 mi
Last recorded123,512 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,512 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,428 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

NSR tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,808 miles

Both front brake calipers slides are sticking slightly, nearside is worst, advise a stripdown/clean/lube before next MOT.

Both front suspension struts top bearings have n oise, nearside is worst.

Exhaust flexible section at front is deteriorating and has slight gas leak.

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 99,808 miles

Both front brake calipers slides are sticking slightly, nearside is worst, advise a stripdown/clean/lube before next MOT.

Both front suspension struts top bearings have n oise, nearside is worst.

Exhaust flexible section at front is deteriorating and has slight gas leak.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,009 miles

Both front suspension struts, top bearings are becoming sticky.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,009 miles

Both front suspension struts, top bearings are becoming sticky.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,639 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,443 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 72,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine light on in dash

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,195 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 53,300 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,168 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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PY53 EYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY53 EYU, 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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PY53 EYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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