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WV53 YZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,651 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,852 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,861 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,861 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,478 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,478 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 11,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,130 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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WV53 YZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV53 YZL, 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 WV53 YZL registered?

WV53 YZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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