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YN53 BVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,980 mi
Last recorded93,980 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspesion arm rear bushes squeaking

both rear shockers bump stops worn and dust covers adrift

o/s washer jet part blocked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shocker bump stops worn & dust covers adrift

engine management warning light (EML) on dash

front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn & bar corroded around 'd' bushes

front washer jets part blocked

n/s headlight auto adjuster in-operative

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

rear washer jet in-operative

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,011 miles

both rear shockers bump stop/dust covers n/s adrift o/s worn

inspection /service due warning on dash

no reverse lights

o/s washer jet part blocked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear shockers bump stop/dust covers n/s adrift o/s worn

inspection /service due warning on dash

no reverse lights

o/s washer jet part blocked

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

could not stabilize fast idle speed

front brake discs corroded been stood

Fail 23 Mar 2010 66,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,312 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,230 miles

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

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 BVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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