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YS53 VFC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,416 mi
Last recorded70,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,755 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,519 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 51,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,935 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 45,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,324 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 VFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

YS53 VFC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 VFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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