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YJ53 OYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front bumber

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,762 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ53 OYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ53 OYU, 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 YJ53 OYU registered?

YJ53 OYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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