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YD53 YTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,004 mi
Last recorded127,004 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake weak and has high travel

Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,074 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle handbrake has high travel

Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play detected at a ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,072 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all four (2.7.3)

Vehicle has slight smoke coming out the emissions

Fail 2 Dec 2017 103,072 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all four (2.7.3)

Vehicle has slight smoke coming out the emissions

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,789 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image weak (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,176 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,174 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,404 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,047 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,171 miles

nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

offside rear indicator lamp bulb starting to fade

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,688 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 YTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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