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YP53 WPW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,056 mi
Last recorded115,056 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,056 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 115,053 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,514 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,383 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

Fail 28 Oct 2015 100,379 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,106 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shock absorber dust covers split

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,169 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both nearside and offside rear shockabsorber ram covers adrift

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,160 miles

o/s headlight adjusts broken

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,697 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 WPW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

YP53 WPW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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