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YN53 BVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,563 mi
Last recorded48,563 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BVE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear lens condition

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,073 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre

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

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

n/s tear lens condition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 35,073 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s tear lens condition

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,613 miles

n/s rear lens condition

Fail 15 Nov 2012 28,613 miles

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

n/s rear lens condition

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,463 miles

slight cracks n/s o/s rear tyres o/s front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 12,184 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 12,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,149 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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YN53 BVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YN53 BVE, 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 YN53 BVE registered?

YN53 BVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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