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LY53 UUL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,483 mi
Last recorded139,483 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UUL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 139,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,255 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front upper mount (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))

Parking brake lever slightly high

Wipers deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2024 135,255 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front upper mount (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))

Parking brake lever slightly high

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,314 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 130,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 114,477 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake high

Fail 1 Mar 2018 114,476 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake high

Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,314 miles

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

rear bumper damage

Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear bumper damage

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,206 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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LY53 UUL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY53 UUL, 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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LY53 UUL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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