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YS53 VDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,836 mi
Last recorded65,836 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,836 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,452 miles

outer skin on rear box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer skin on back box badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,190 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,918 miles

front discs corrded outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,730 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Possible nail in nearside rear tyre

Possible nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,377 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 VDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

YS53 VDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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