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YB53 ENF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,652 mi
Last recorded183,652 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ENF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 183,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 183,648 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 178,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 173,544 miles

EML light on

Fail 21 Sep 2016 173,542 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 168,671 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 5 Oct 2015 168,671 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 3 Oct 2014 163,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 159,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine cowling loose

Fail 2 Oct 2013 159,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine cowling loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 138,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2011 110,629 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 May 2010 98,152 miles

n/s/f front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2010 98,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade rubbers torn at ends (both sides)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade rubbers torn at ends (both sides)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 40,638 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,638 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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YB53 ENF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YB53 ENF, 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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YB53 ENF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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