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YJ53 WDP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,567 mi
Last recorded72,567 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 WDP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,162 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 50,612 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 23 Nov 2009 44,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,672 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,188 miles

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

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

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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YJ53 WDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YJ53 WDP, 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 YJ53 WDP registered?

YJ53 WDP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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