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YF53 HYG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,931 mi
Last recorded106,931 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 HYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,931 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,346 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 81,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,162 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,375 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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YF53 HYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol 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 YF53 HYG, 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 YF53 HYG registered?

YF53 HYG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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