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YN53 BVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,792 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 50,741 miles

Emissions not tested car miss firing (not stable) (7.3.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,037 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,498 miles

engine management light on-both front top shocker have slight lift-exhaust system corroded-both rear shocker covers broken-o/s/f door handle has slight movement

o/s/r door slightly sticking-front and rear brakes juddering-drivers door corroded-front brake discs corroded and worn-both front tyres worn low

Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on-both front top shocker have slight lift-exhaust system corroded-both rear shocker covers broken-o/s/f door handle has slight movement

o/s/r door slightly sticking-front and rear brakes juddering-drivers door corroded-front brake discs corroded and worn-both front tyres worn low

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,472 miles

both front cv boots covered in grease,-both front anti roll bar links slight play,- front top strut mountings slight play an lift.- wish bone bushs starting to deterate

Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre wearing low on edge

osf headlight slightly loose

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,744 miles

front wishbone rear bushes hav slight play in them

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall/edges

Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wishbone rear bushes hav slight play in them

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall/edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,019 miles

nearside front tyre on limit spare tyre fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 23,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 19,720 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006

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 BVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

YN53 BVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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