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YS53 VDY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,700 miles

Back exhaust box corroded.

Both rear shocker covers deterioated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2015 140,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Back exhaust box corroded.

Both rear shocker covers deterioated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,130 miles

Back box corroded.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 131,130 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Back box corroded.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 122,644 miles

Back exhaust box corrored.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,644 miles

Back exhaust box corrored.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,920 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,514 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,496 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,600 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 VDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

YS53 VDY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is YS53 VDY safe to buy?

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