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YC53 KUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,398 mi
Last recorded222,398 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 222,398 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 222,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 217,593 miles

All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken but all lights correct colour (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessively corroded, and slightly leaking (7.1.2)

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

coolant light on, also contaminated with oil

drivers seat slight movement

no evidence of timing belt being done,

Fail 29 Jan 2016 217,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken but all lights correct colour (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessively corroded, and slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant light on, also contaminated with oil

drivers seat slight movement

no evidence of timing belt being done,

Pass 18 Feb 2015 211,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear slightly

Fuel cooler loose

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Nearside rear shocker buffer deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside rear shocker buffer deteriorated

Oil leak

Rough idle

Tailgate only opens with key

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 211,365 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear slightly

Fuel cooler loose

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Nearside rear shocker buffer deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside rear shocker buffer deteriorated

Oil leak

Rough idle

Tailgate only opens with key

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 197,874 miles

Central door locking faulty.

Front grille loose.

Nearside front fog lamp broken.

Nearside rear shocker buffer deteriorated.

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

Offside rear lamp unit cracked.

Offside rear shocker buffer deteriorated.

Oil leak

Poor running at idle.

Rear washer / wiper not working.

Tailgate lid will not open.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 197,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central door locking faulty.

Front grille loose.

Nearside front fog lamp broken.

Nearside rear shocker buffer deteriorated.

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

Offside rear lamp unit cracked.

Offside rear shocker buffer deteriorated.

Oil leak

Poor running at idle.

Rear washer / wiper not working.

Tailgate lid will not open.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 187,277 miles

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear bumpstops split

rear washer inop

Fail 2 Aug 2013 186,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear bumpstops split

rear discs heavily corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 9 Oct 2012 173,359 miles

Offside rear lamp unit cracked.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 172,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear lamp unit cracked.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 157,463 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 157,463 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN

REAR BUMPSTOPS SPLIT

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 13 Sep 2010 138,145 miles

Front brake discs pitted and wearing thin.

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked, lamp in working condition.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted and wearing thin.

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,205 miles

n/s/f foglamp cracked

both rear skocker foams split

o/s/r lamp unit crack (not showing white light)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 101,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,924 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,460 miles

rear brake discs worn advise replacing

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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YC53 KUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YC53 KUU, 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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YC53 KUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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