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YG53 GOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,744 mi
Last recorded72,744 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,812 miles

Driver side Front Fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 49,607 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

backbox deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,344 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 38,326 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 29,823 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front tyre & both rear tyres close to legal limits. rear exhaust back box slightly rusty. handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,823 miles

o/s front tyre & both rear tyres close to legal limits. rear exhaust back box slightly rusty. handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 24,428 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust slightly rust. under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,728 miles

rear exhaust slightly rust. under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,963 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 19,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,992 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,237 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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YG53 GOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG53 GOH, 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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YG53 GOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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