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YG53 WLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,227 mi
Last recorded127,227 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,641 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 11,161 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,834 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 94,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,294 miles

Nearside rear door wont open.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,564 miles

front brake pads low rear shocker covers broken rear exhaust rusty n/s/r door not opening

Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads low rear shocker covers broken rear exhaust rusty n/s/r door not opening

Pass 15 Aug 2009 69,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,323 miles

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

rear wiped does not turn off

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,804 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 WLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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