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PK53 YKA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,150 mi
Last recorded69,150 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YKA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 69,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,427 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 61,109 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,835 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,973 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 26,655 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,897 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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PK53 YKA 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 87.5%.

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 PK53 YKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 YKA registered?

PK53 YKA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is PK53 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 YKA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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