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YA53 LGD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,412 mi
Last recorded115,412 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,412 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 115,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,765 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 97,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,118 miles

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 2 Jan 2014 75,671 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,299 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 68,299 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,554 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,173 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 44,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,247 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,667 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 36,667 miles

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)

Nearside Rear 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 LGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LGD, 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 YA53 LGD registered?

YA53 LGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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