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HN53 YAK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

176,295 mi
Last recorded176,295 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YAK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 176,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension arms surface rusty

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 174,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LAMPS (CLEAN LAMPS ) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WIPER BLADE DAMAGE (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier CLAMP MISSING !!!! (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 174,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LAMPS (CLEAN LAMPS ) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WIPER BLADE DAMAGE (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier CLAMP MISSING !!!! (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1x H7 BULB (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 171,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 169,120 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 169,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 164,873 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 164,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 158,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,039 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre 195/50/15 starting to wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 152,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre 195/50/15 starting to wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,259 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements 18%

under body covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 146,259 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements 18%

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre 195/50/15 starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre 195/50/15 starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 129,120 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension bump stops deteoriated

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,228 miles

Advise O/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Advise both rear bump stops perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,180 miles

front and rear discs lipped and worn

front indicators faded

n/s/f suspension link movement

o/s/f headlamp lense deteriated

rear brakes binding especially o/s/r

screen chipped

Fail 17 Aug 2012 109,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear discs lipped and worn

front indicators faded

n/s/f suspension link movement

o/s/f headlamp lense deteriated

rear brakes binding especially o/s/r

screen chipped

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,402 miles

n/s wiper end split

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s headlamp aim poor image

rear silencer heat shield insecure

rear silencer second skin almost completely seperated from main body

Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,126 miles

n/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

rear seats stowed - not tested

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2010 79,126 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

rear seats stowed - not tested

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,903 miles

front brake discs badly worn + rusted

n/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

rear tyre treads severely distorted

Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn + rusted

n/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

rear tyre treads severely distorted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,563 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake discs rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,483 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,315 miles

both front tyres slighty worn on edges

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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HN53 YAK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN53 YAK, 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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HN53 YAK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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