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YP53 WOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,820 mi
Last recorded122,820 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre close on the edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

engine light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre close on the edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,924 miles

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

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

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

adjust hand brake

oil under engine

Fail 22 Oct 2016 98,924 miles

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

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

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

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

adjust hand brake

oil under engine

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate broken but not excessive enough to be misread or become insecure.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate broken but not excessive enough to be misread or become insecure.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,211 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,861 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre split

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,367 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 WOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WOJ, 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 YP53 WOJ registered?

YP53 WOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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