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YG53 WMA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 53,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,083 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,674 miles

coolant leak

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

fuel filter deteriorating

nsr and spare tyres worn to 2mm

oil leak

service indicator illuminated

steering and suspension components corroding / deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,674 miles

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

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

coolant leak

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

fuel filter deteriorating

nsr and spare tyres worn to 2mm

oil leak

service indicator illuminated

steering and suspension components corroding / deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,304 miles

both rear coil springs corroded on bottom seats//

front brake discs lipped recommend inspection//

rear exhaust silencer corroded//

Fail 18 Aug 2014 42,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front wiper blades split at ends recommend replacement//

both rear coil springs corroded on bottom seats//

front brake discs lipped recommend inspection//

rear exhaust silencer corroded//

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,293 miles

nsr tyre 1.6mm and nail in tread//

osf tyre 3mm//

osr tyre 3mm//

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded//

slight play osf drop link//

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,126 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 WMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WMA, 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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What year was YG53 WMA registered?

YG53 WMA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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