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YG53 VHC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,451 mi
Last recorded80,451 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Under body covered in heavy under seal inc brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2020 80,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Under body covered in heavy under seal inc brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2019 68,063 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 68,063 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,551 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 65,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 63,311 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 63,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 60,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,922 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside rear seatbelts are slow on retraction

Fail 28 May 2014 51,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside rear seatbelts are slow on retraction

Pass 28 May 2013 48,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front door mirror slightly loose.

offside rear tyre at 3mm.

offside rear tyre has slight cracks within tread.

Pass 29 May 2012 44,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,683 miles

very slight judder from front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,494 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,936 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 VHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YG53 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

YG53 VHC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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