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PN53 UJF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 109,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 102,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

heatsheild loose

Fail 22 Aug 2024 100,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

heatsheild loose

Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 94,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,046 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 94,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,304 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,298 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps - no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension arms - rear bush split / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,755 miles

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,219 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,972 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 50,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,562 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 46,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,541 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,933 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 25,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,525 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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PN53 UJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PN53 UJF, 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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PN53 UJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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