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YS53 VFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 128,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,652 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 117,652 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 105,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 96,306 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travels high

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,353 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 VFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

YS53 VFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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