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YK53 VYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 88,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 88,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 830,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust final box corode

Pass 24 Jul 2021 67,294 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,732 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 61,732 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,173 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 53,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,572 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,538 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 42,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,835 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 12,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,246 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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YK53 VYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK53 VYE, 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 YK53 VYE registered?

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

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