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YH53 BZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,092 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,090 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,970 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,450 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,101 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,101 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,453 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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YH53 BZP 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 90%.

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 YH53 BZP, 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 YH53 BZP registered?

YH53 BZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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