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YE53 PLZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 100,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 165/70/14 81t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 165/70/14 81t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 165/70/14 81t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 165/70/14 81t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,987 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,456 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 78,456 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,412 miles

nearside rear door does not open

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,562 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YE53 PLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE53 PLZ, 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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YE53 PLZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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