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VX53 LYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,877 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,789 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Dec 2014
Pass 24 Dec 2013 67,138 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,620 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,000 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 56,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,904 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,621 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 46,621 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,802 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,729 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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VX53 LYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VX53 LYP, 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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VX53 LYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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