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PN53 YFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,161 mi
Last recorded40,161 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,614 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,178 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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PN53 YFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PN53 YFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 YFZ registered?

PN53 YFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is PN53 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 YFZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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