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YD53 YTP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YTP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,771 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 137,766 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 129,284 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 129,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,903 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,189 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,666 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 YTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YTP, 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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What year was YD53 YTP registered?

YD53 YTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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