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YG53 GSZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filter damp

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,092 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Font Disc Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,321 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake needs adjustment repair

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake needs adjustment repair

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

n/s/f shock absorber worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f tyre crcking no ply cords exposed

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,579 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,579 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,112 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 63,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,362 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,645 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,766 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,893 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high level stop lamp faulty

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 GSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YG53 GSZ, 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 GSZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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