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YH53 LXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,020 mi
Last recorded191,020 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 191,020 miles

EML on-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-rear exhaust box corroded

heat shield insecure-n/s/f shocker damp-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-n/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated

o/s/r shocker 2nd hand fitted slightly damp and upper housing slight movement

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play and noisy-brake pedal slightly spongy

rack play-o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated-n/s/f tyre on limit

rear service brake passed on limit

Fail 9 Aug 2016 191,020 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-rear exhaust box corroded

heat shield insecure-n/s/f shocker damp-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-n/s/f track rod end boot deteriorated

rack play-o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated-n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jul 2015 178,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 167,320 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 167,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 154,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 154,178 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 145,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 145,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 133,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 133,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,143 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 119,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,427 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,694 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,071 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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YH53 LXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YH53 LXG, 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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YH53 LXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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