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YN53 BVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,022 mi
Last recorded66,022 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,022 miles

nos1 advise rear silencer corroded nos2 rear baby seats fittrd un able to check rear seat belt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nos1 advise rear silencer corroded nos2 rear baby seats fittrd un able to check rear seat belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,521 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,095 miles

baby seats in rear unable to check seat belts

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

baby seats in rear unable to check seat belts

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,964 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,831 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,214 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 BVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

YN53 BVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is YN53 BVG safe to buy?

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