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VX53 LYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,435 mi
Last recorded70,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,324 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,418 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,264 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 37,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VX53 LYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VX53 LYF, 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 VX53 LYF registered?

VX53 LYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 LYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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