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YM53 EBA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,650 mi
Last recorded43,650 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,650 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Nov 2017 43,650 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shield tray insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,784 miles

Rear exhaust box heat cover loose

Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,780 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box heat cover loose

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 30,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 30,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,041 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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YM53 EBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM53 EBA, 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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YM53 EBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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