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YM53 EBG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,009 mi
Last recorded164,009 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EBG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 164,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front o/s and n/s brake back plates slight corrision

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Mar 2015 163,983 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front o/s and n/s brake back plates slight corrision

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2014 159,522 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

o/s/front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 123,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,979 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

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

Offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Opaque edging of windscren damaged nearside

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 54,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,165 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,165 miles

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

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 EBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EBG, 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 EBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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