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YD53 UHK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,845 mi
Last recorded172,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UHK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 172,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 166,590 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (185/60/14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Soft

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine Area ()

Rear Seat Back Rests Missing

Fail 10 May 2018 166,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (185/60/14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Soft

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine Area ()

Rear Seat Back Rests Missing

Pass 5 May 2017 158,015 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 158,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,174 miles

Engine pulleys noisey.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 144,171 miles

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

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

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

Engine pulleys noisey.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,234 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 135,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 131,321 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 125,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 125,885 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 107,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 107,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 96,184 miles

W/SREEN CRACK BELOW WIPERS

Fail 16 May 2011 96,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

W/SREEN CRACK BELOW WIPERS

Pass 19 May 2010 80,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 65,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 65,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,786 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 UHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc 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 YD53 UHK, 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 UHK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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