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YD53 UHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,847 mi
Last recorded89,847 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UHM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 89,847 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear windscreen insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,109 miles

Front an drear plates deteriating but readable

Front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Rear tyres perished

Suspension arm rear bushes deteriating but no excessive movement

Fail 30 Sep 2023 72,108 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front an drear plates deteriating but readable

Front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Rear tyres perished

Suspension arm rear bushes deteriating but no excessive movement

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,338 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 64,338 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn d/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,772 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 59,459 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 14 Nov 2016 49,546 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 49,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,871 miles

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

under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,021 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,574 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,078 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 29,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,139 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 26,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,934 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,219 miles

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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YD53 UHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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