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HN53 YBC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake notchy

Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,622 miles

handbrake notchy

Fail 22 Jan 2016 128,622 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

handbrake notchy

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,849 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,655 miles

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)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,650 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

boot latch faulty

offside rear brake starting to grab

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,184 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Sep 2007 46,184 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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HN53 YBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN53 YBC, 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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HN53 YBC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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