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YF53 OXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 148,915 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

glow plug light on

no acess to boot

no acess to fuel cap

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush to subframe (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush to sub frame (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wiper blade split, but still cleans screen effectively

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum level of 16%, may require repair or adjusment

Fail 10 Oct 2017 141,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush to subframe (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush to sub frame (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wiper blade split, but still cleans screen effectively

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum level of 16%, may require repair or adjusment

Pass 14 Oct 2016 134,051 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 134,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 126,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate, legible at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate, legible at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2013 108,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,872 miles

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

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

handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,242 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 95,597 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,933 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn outer edge of tread

o/s rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2009 91,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge of tread

o/s rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,673 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 86,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YF53 OXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YF53 OXV, 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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YF53 OXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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