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YX53 ZRR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,431 mi
Last recorded127,431 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZRR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 7 Jan 2014 113,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhust slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 113,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light on

rear exhaust becoming corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,843 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

pessure cap missing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 99,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

pessure cap missing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 99,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 99,181 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear brake has slieght bind

Pass 27 Feb 2010 89,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 89,541 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 82,627 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Uneven wear nearside front tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,627 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Uneven wear nearside front tyre.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,265 miles

Handbrake near to maximum travel . Adjustment required soon.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,440 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 ZRR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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