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YD53 YTC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,092 mi
Last recorded165,092 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YTC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 165,092 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front w/bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Aug 2016 153,250 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 153,249 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 141,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear box deteriorated

reduced reading on ns rear footbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2015 141,114 miles

rear box deteriorated

reduced reading on ns rear footbrake

Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 121,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,835 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,016 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,593 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 YTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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