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YH53 GBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 GBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,287 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 67,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear screenwash not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 42,050 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4x tyres down to 2mil advise.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,741 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 GBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

YH53 GBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 GBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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