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HN53 YBA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator hose ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Door doesn't unlock with central locking

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 99,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator hose ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Door doesn't unlock with central locking

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,075 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight UV fogging (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight UV fogging (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,075 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight UV fogging (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight UV fogging (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing dropped down (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,798 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,798 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,605 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,605 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 52,699 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,846 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,029 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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HN53 YBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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