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YG53 WMM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,534 mi
Last recorded90,534 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WMM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,448 miles

backbox outerskin deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,067 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,743 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,967 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 69,967 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,523 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,523 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)

Inner side walls on front tyres cracking

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,395 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 61,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,230 miles

reverse lights not working

washer jet missing but providing water

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,253 miles

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

front brake dics pitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,751 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 24,751 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WMM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

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

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