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YD53 YUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 86,655 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses around central ferrule area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 75,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses around central ferrule area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,844 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,614 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,806 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 31,806 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 27,363 miles

Offside Front Brake disc heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,021 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 22,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 21,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,563 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,618 miles

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

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

recomend cambelt 4 years

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,271 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 YUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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