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YX53 ZRD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZRD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 117,241 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 117,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,767 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 109,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,556 miles

Rear tyres fine cracks appearing inbetween tread

front tyres wearing inner edges.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,556 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres fine cracks appearing inbetween tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,237 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,031 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,999 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear indicators pale

Pass 28 Jul 2008
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,068 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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YX53 ZRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX53 ZRD, 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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YX53 ZRD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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