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YA53 LBL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Brown Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,532 mi
Last recorded79,532 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LBL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,532 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

Fail 12 Dec 2018 79,532 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps cloudy

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 76,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 70,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Mar 2013 53,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear washer leaks / inop o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 31 May 2007 18,302 miles

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

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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YA53 LBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Brown with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA53 LBL, 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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YA53 LBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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