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YD53 UHA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UHA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

back box on exhaust corroded

front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

back box on exhaust corroded

front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2014 54,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 54,038 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,243 miles

wheel bearing noisy when vehicle test driven following repairs (possibly offside front)

Fail 14 May 2013 47,243 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 39,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 39,219 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 31,579 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 31,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 25,928 miles

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

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

reg reg plate distorting

wipers not parking at bottom ov screen,not in view

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,942 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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YD53 UHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD53 UHA, 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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YD53 UHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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