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YP53 WRD

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WRD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin

Fail 15 Jan 2020 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,946 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 75,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 75,798 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,745 miles

both headlight lenses on the limit

play o/s/f inner steering joint

Fail 13 Dec 2016 65,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not reach the screen (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

both headlight lenses on the limit

play o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,843 miles

both images

slight play o/s/f

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 56,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,165 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 46,478 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,478 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,721 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,718 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,718 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 30,063 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,063 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,371 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 23,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,638 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 WRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

YP53 WRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is YP53 WRD safe to buy?

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