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YP53 WRF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,935 mi
Last recorded57,935 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded center connection (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not retract (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded center connection (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,294 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 48,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,272 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 40,265 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,797 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,742 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,918 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 WRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

YP53 WRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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