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YG53 GPY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 93,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,360 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,168 miles

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)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight blow front flexi pipe

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s outer rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Feb 2013 72,571 miles

rear and centre exhaust boxes heavly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,513 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

front tyres on 3mm tread depth

rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 6 Feb 2011 62,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,266 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 GPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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