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YK53 VXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,076 mi
Last recorded73,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,076 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,875 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,041 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,038 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ABS , AIR BAG , STEERING WARNING LAMPS COMING ON ONE AFTER OTHER THEN GOING OUT ( AD ALTERNATER AND BATTERY CHECK )

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,678 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK53 VXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK53 VXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK53 VXU registered?

YK53 VXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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