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YG53 GRK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,212 mi
Last recorded108,212 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GRK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,121 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,082 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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YG53 GRK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG53 GRK, 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 YG53 GRK registered?

YG53 GRK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YG53 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 GRK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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