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HN53 YBG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,068 mi
Last recorded69,068 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YBG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 69,068 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has excessive play

Fail 6 Dec 2021 58,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens excessively deteriorated, not visible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens excessively deteriorated, not visible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has excessive play

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,857 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,935 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,891 miles

EM light is illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 38,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EM light is illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,842 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,747 miles

engine management light on

horn not always working

Pass 6 Nov 2014 20,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres perished and low in tread

engine management lamp on

oil level close to minimum

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2014 20,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

all tyres perished and low in tread

engine management lamp on

oil level close to minimum

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 15,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,142 miles

Drivers door has slight damage

Nearside front tyre has deteriation within the tread

Nearside rear tyre has deteriation within the tread

Offside front tyre has deteriation within the tread

Offside rear tyre has deteriation within the tread

Fail 30 Oct 2012 12,142 miles

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

Drivers door has slight damage

Nearside front tyre has deteriation within the tread

Nearside rear tyre has deteriation within the tread

Offside front tyre has deteriation within the tread

Offside rear tyre has deteriation within the tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,282 miles

all tyres sterting to crack in tread

n/s rear door fails to open

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,149 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread but is in a repairable position

service due

Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,117 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,008 miles

Fuel cap outer cover not locking.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 6,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,503 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 YBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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