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YM53 EBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,606 mi
Last recorded154,606 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 154,606 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2015 154,067 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 142,485 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,822 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 16 Feb 2013 129,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2012 117,054 miles

back box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 117,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

back box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 102,435 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 102,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,200 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,193 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 47,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,724 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 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 YM53 EBD, 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 YM53 EBD registered?

YM53 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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