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YA53 LFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,329 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,166 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 85,158 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,203 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 54,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust corroded / weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,334 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,744 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,637 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 34,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 19,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,074 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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YA53 LFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc 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 LFZ, 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 LFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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