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YK53 VZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 139,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,412 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly nearside beam pattern just visable

both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust blowing slightly front end

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and rear seat belts slow to retract

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 135,412 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly nearside beam pattern just visable

both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust blowing slightly front end

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front and rear seat belts slow to retract

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 133,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 133,383 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 132,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 128,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 119,083 miles

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

air bag lamp on

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s washer weak but adequate

o/s rear wheel stiff to turn

slight front brake judder

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,603 miles

air bag warning lamp on

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge not measurable tread

hand brake travel

n/s rear tyre tread legal limit only

Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake travel

Fail 21 Aug 2007 91,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 91,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,853 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 VZD 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 78.6%.

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 VZD, 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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YK53 VZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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