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YK53 VYA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle handbrake lever cover (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has missfire

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,248 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 79,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

back box heavly deterorated

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

d/d rearshocker sleave deterorated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,797 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,754 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

engine management lamp on

n.s.f tyre outer slightly damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,033 miles

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear reg detteriorating

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear reg detteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mgm lamp on

exhaust flexi blowing slightly

front lower arm bushes wearing

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

rear reg deteriating

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,645 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front lower arm rear bushes slightly weak

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,251 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 VYA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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