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YM53 EBL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,106 miles

Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,573 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 76,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 72,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 65,258 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 58,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,710 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 42,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,261 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 27,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,569 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 EBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

YM53 EBL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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