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YC53 HGL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,491 mi
Last recorded108,491 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HGL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked sidewalls

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,784 miles

Rear advise external corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seats fitted

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 87,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,697 miles

rear silencer outer covering corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2011 63,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,813 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,112 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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YC53 HGL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC53 HGL, 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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YC53 HGL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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