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YD53 YTF

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 107,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight hazy, on the outside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section, also it is splitting, the rest of the exhaust is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear axle bush is splitting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers loose

Nearside Front caliper area is damp

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,435 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,296 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 YTF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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