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YG53 VHF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VHF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,834 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 175,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 165,203 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 165,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 145,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 135,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,109 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heat shield lose

under tray fitted also surface corrosion underneath also on the sills outer

Fail 23 Jul 2019 132,102 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heat shield lose

under tray fitted also surface corrosion underneath also on the sills outer

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Jul 2018 127,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,865 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,213 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,059 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 108,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,609 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,985 miles

crack in windscreen at bottom on blanked part

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

windscreen has damage to an area less than 40mm circle outside zone A

Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,365 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,487 miles

anti roll bar collars starting toperish and move ,both front drop links starting to wear

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,674 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 VHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHF, 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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YG53 VHF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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