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YN53 FLC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,183 mi
Last recorded155,183 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FLC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 155,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 145,568 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,177 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,661 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 128,658 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken tail missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,021 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,044 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,756 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,756 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,555 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 FLC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YN53 FLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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