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YF53 OYP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OYP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,172 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 121,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 99,102 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 99,102 miles

Fuel system component leaking fliter (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,203 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badley (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fliter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut in o/s rear tyre inner face

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,000 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked all around

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre age cracked all around

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked all around

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre age cracked all around

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2013 56,856 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,775 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,900 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 20,988 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,077 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 14,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,555 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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YF53 OYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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