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YE53 PMY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PMY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,835 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 117,281 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,413 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,363 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

Pass 21 May 2012 93,191 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear around the inner edges of the tread.

The exhaust system rear silencer is showing some signs of corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 75,313 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 62,533 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,530 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 49,185 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,596 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 PMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PMY, 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 YE53 PMY registered?

YE53 PMY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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