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YN53 FHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,665 mi
Last recorded182,665 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 182,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 170,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/splitting

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,013 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 136,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 120,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,434 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,201 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 52,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,766 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 FHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

YN53 FHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YN53 FHG safe to buy?

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