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YR53 EHP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EHP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,940 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 56,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative effort low. and has excessive travel . (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,916 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 49,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,370 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,477 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 40,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,263 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,118 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,133 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 16,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 EHP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR53 EHP, 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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YR53 EHP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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