MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet Cable Defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge On 2mm Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust Box Outer Shell Deteriorated
Rear Wiper Split
Reverse Lamp Not Working
Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Bonnet Cable Defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge On 2mm Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust Box Outer Shell Deteriorated
Rear Wiper Split
Reverse Lamp Not Working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear section exhaust corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
rear section exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanantly on (1.3.2f)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED
Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm bush as marked with chalk (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs are badly pitted
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
front brake discs are badly pitted
rear brake discs are badly pitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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YJ53 WDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YJ53 WDV, 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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YJ53 WDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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