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YH53 TZT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,600 mi
Last recorded116,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 116,600 miles

both number plates abit poor

front brake judder

front exhaust flexi abit poor

rear wiper split

slight pin hole o/s cv boot

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,433 miles

back box poor

front numberplate damaged

hand brake travel

Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

back box poor

front numberplate damaged

hand brake travel

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,872 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,870 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,043 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,043 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear bump stops perished n/s/r tyre starting to perish at tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,249 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 TZT 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 66.7%.

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 YH53 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

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

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