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YP53 EOT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,542 mi
Last recorded107,542 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EOT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,542 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced diffused (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced diffused (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,937 miles

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

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

coolant leak

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

o/s/f brake pads three quarters worn and both front brake discs worn advise replace discs and pads together

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Fail 21 Jan 2016 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,037 miles

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

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

headlamps starting to diffuse

o/s/f tyre worn oin inner edge advise replace soon

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,509 miles

o/s/f tyre just legal advise replace

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,456 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,454 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,674 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,016 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,016 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,405 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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YP53 EOT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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