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YN53 LLV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,366 mi
Last recorded100,366 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 100,366 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 100,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,443 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,956 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges-o/s/f down to wear bars & close to having cords exposed

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,937 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,877 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2016 56,831 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,070 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,167 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 LLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

YN53 LLV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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