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YX53 ZRG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZRG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER CLAMP (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 111,980 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S/F (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S AND O/S REARS (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER CLAMP (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,967 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts loose (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,274 miles

exhaust back box outer skin split

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box outer skin split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,265 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,265 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,461 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,576 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,439 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,806 miles

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

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 ZRG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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