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YS53 KUT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,859 mi
Last recorded114,859 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 105,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,810 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s/r sills

exhaust corroded

hand brake application uneven

Fail 5 Mar 2016 77,866 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s/r sills

exhaust corroded

hand brake application uneven

o/s/r hand brake clevis joint sticking

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,048 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,220 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 56,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,974 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,105 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,286 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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YS53 KUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS53 KUT, 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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YS53 KUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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