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YF53 OXZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,075 mi
Last recorded119,075 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 111,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,851 miles

plastic undertrays fitted rear n/s shocker cover broke

Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,712 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,561 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,334 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 OXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OXZ, 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 YF53 OXZ registered?

YF53 OXZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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