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PN53 YGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,944 mi
Last recorded82,944 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,944 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,459 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 80,459 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre scrubbed on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing & offside split on ends

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,948 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 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YGU, 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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What year was PN53 YGU registered?

PN53 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is PN53 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 YGU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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