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YK53 VXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,693 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive hi travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

OSR service brake slightly lazy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 92,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn also upper boot split no longer preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

OSR service brake slightly lazy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,014 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front flexi's (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 83,013 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front flexi's (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,221 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear foot and handbrake slightly lazy

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,483 miles

Oil leak

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,960 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,960 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,867 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,183 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 26 Aug 2011 47,993 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)

nearside and offside rear seat belts slightly slow to retract.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,495 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,473 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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YK53 VXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK53 VXW, 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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YK53 VXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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