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YN53 SDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,141 mi
Last recorded112,141 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 SDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,577 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,361 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,189 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,305 miles

a high braking imbalance was found on the o/s rear recomemend checking

o/s/r tyre tread is heavily cracked recomened renewalalso the o/s front tyre is devoid of tread on its inner edge

play evident on the steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,286 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

a high braking imbalance was found on the o/s rear recomemend checking

o/s/r tyre tread is heavily cracked recomened renewalalso the o/s front tyre is devoid of tread on its inner edge

play evident on the steering rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,779 miles

rear bump stops split.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear bump stops split.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 32,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,553 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 SDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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