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YD53 WSV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,149 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 111,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,448 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bondings split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 104,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bondings split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,505 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 22 May 2017 83,644 miles

front flexi pipe on exhaust braking up but not blowing

Fail 18 May 2017 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to show cracking

front flexi pipe on exhaust braking up but not blowing

hand brake needs adjusting

heat sheild insecue at rear

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,779 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,533 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe,o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,radiator fan switch seal weeping,both front headlamps very poor beam pattern[but have a pattern],slight judder from front brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,985 miles

front console bushes starting to split/perish,both front headlamps poor condition [beam pattern ok]

Pass 5 Jun 2012 49,618 miles

handbrake mounting plate appears to be pulling away from the floor,but does not appear to affect handbrake operation at present time

rear tyres appear to have slight cracks in the outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,875 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear bump stops starting to perish ,o/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm ,both headlamp beam pattern starting to fade ,front brake discs starting to corrode on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,338 miles

very slight judder from front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 31,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 WSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSV, 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 WSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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