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HN53 YBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 110,455 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 2 Dec 2024 104,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,303 miles

Battery light displayed on dash

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light displayed on dash

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,533 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fitted incorrectly (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 91,277 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 91,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,078 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,058 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box and centre clamp corroded and weak

both head lamp covers tarnished

engine light on

water stain marks from nearside of radiator

Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box and centre clamp corroded and weak

both head lamp covers tarnished

engine light on

long travel on hand brake

water stain marks from nearside of radiator

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,686 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

rear exhaust box corroded

water stain marks from radiator

Fail 8 Jul 2016 68,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both head lamp covers tarnished

engine light on

rear exhaust box corroded

slight water leak from radiator area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,893 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 64,863 miles

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

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

O/S Drivers window inop

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

Pass 28 May 2014 62,491 miles

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

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

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

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

front suspension wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 61,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers worn

Pass 31 May 2012 53,464 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S Front - adult seat belt not inspected.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Rear seats removed - seat belts present but not tested.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,155 miles

Long travel hand brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,155 miles

Long travel hand brake

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,252 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,254 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,661 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 YBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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