MOT Status
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51,752 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi heavily deteriorated (wire cage missing)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust back box out casing heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bolt on Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi heavily deteriorated (wire cage missing)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust back box out casing heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 165/70/14 kumho (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 kumho 0218 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak crystals on ECT sensor housing ()
Exhaust Flexi and Rear Silencer deteriorated but not leaking
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly lumpy on inner edge of tread
some corrosion to exhaust
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly lumpy on inner edge of tread
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
some corrosion to exhaust
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reverse light inoperative.
Reverse light inoperative.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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YS53 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 YS53 VEA, 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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YS53 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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