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YR53 EHM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EHM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,230 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 77,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,146 miles

all suspension components corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,638 miles

exhaust in poor condition

headlights In poor condition

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,521 miles

both front antiroll links have slight play in ball joints

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,773 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,827 miles

offside front brake pads very low

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,181 miles

centre & rear exhaust in poor condition

front disc worn & pads approx 3000 miles

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,183 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished & starting to split on shoulder

rear exhaust poor

Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,182 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perished & starting to split on shoulder

rear exhaust poor

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,277 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

front discs poor

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

offside rear tyre heavily perished

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,352 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,366 miles

both front wishbones have slight play in rear bushes

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,233 miles

slight play in both front wishbones all bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,860 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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YR53 EHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR53 EHM, 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 YR53 EHM registered?

YR53 EHM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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