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LT53 YLB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YLB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,785 miles

All pipe work to and on the steering rack corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member and lower arms corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 68,773 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

All pipe work to and on the steering rack corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member and lower arms corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,712 miles

Horn switch faulty

Horn switch faulty

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse Lights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 61,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre becoming badly perished

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

slight exhaust leak at joint to center section

Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,183 miles

minor exhaust leak at joint

o/s/r tyre perishing

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,181 miles

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak at joint

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,308 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both headlamps becomming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

rear numberplate becoming deteriorated

slight leak from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,112 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,096 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,093 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

both front headlamp units becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming evenly worn (3mm)

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,237 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished no cords exsposed

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,349 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

headlamps becoming deteriorated

suspension wishbone bushes getting soft

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,054 miles

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

n/s wiper blade becoming worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 31,052 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

n/s wiper blade becoming worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,806 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 19,992 miles

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

nsf door mirror temp repair and loose

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,992 miles

nsf door mirror temp repair and loose

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,226 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,532 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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LT53 YLB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT53 YLB, 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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LT53 YLB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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