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YX53 ZRN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,100 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from offside front top mount on lock to lock

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise from suspension top mounts

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front suspension top mount noisy on lock to lock

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,415 miles

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,126 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,255 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 93,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,626 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,626 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,382 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,637 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,739 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr bump stop split

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,329 miles

front wiperblades poor

nearside front tyre sidewall cut, not to cords

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,358 miles

n/s/r door cannot be opened

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,469 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,513 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,839 miles

all tyres cracking in tread edges wearing front lower suspesnion arm rear mounting bushes perishing showing play

exhaust back box corroded engine wet with oil plastic under carrage covers fitted corrosion offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,386 miles

Oil leak

ns rear tyre damaged on sidewall

os ns front discs slight scorring and worn

plastic under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,337 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 ZRN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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