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YN53 PPK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 PPK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively only just enough reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 114,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively only just enough reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,305 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,442 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 76,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 59,352 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,913 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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YN53 PPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN53 PPK, 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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YN53 PPK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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