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YP53 EOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,554 mi
Last recorded140,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 140,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,535 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 130,692 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,363 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 125,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,481 miles

head lights faded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 118,478 miles

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

head lights faded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,987 miles

both rear shock shrouds insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,985 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock shrouds insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,610 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

o/s/r brake binding lightly

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,946 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,492 miles

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

un-even tread wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,294 miles

corrosion tail pipe

wear both front tyres

wear front discs

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,924 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,278 miles

front number plate cracked

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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YP53 EOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP53 EOJ, 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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YP53 EOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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