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YP53 WOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 115,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 115,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 107,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,478 miles

wheel trims damaged, front and rear discs corroded and worn, exhaust corroded, engine undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 95,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wheel trims damaged, front and rear discs corroded and worn, exhaust corroded, engine undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil around engine filler cap , damage/dents/scratches to various body panels , surface corrosion to exhaust system , wear & corrosion to all brake discs , engine under tray fitted , o/s/f wing mirror casing broken

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,936 miles

coil springs corroded. †various damage to paintwork. †fuel cap lock damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,217 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 WOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YP53 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

YP53 WOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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