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YK53 VZM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,765 mi
Last recorded49,765 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VZM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom arm front bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,234 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 42,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 35,892 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 30,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,647 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 VZM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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