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YS53 KVF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,382 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 101,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,706 miles

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

rear exhaust correded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust correded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,564 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust correded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 74,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,184 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slightly noisy

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 78,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system corroded and slightly noisy

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,744 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 32,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,741 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 KVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS53 KVF, 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 YS53 KVF registered?

YS53 KVF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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