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YN53 BVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 80,664 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 80,664 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,118 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,177 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 61,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 55,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,378 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,545 miles

plastic covers under vehicle and engine

Pass 21 May 2010 38,762 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,804 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 29,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,786 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 BVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YN53 BVF, 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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YN53 BVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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