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PN53 YGA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

47,221 mi
Last recorded47,221 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YGA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 47,221 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 47,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,907 miles

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp patterns weak - lenses faded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp patterns weak - lenses faded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,158 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT LEGIBLE

Nearside CV BOOT SPLIT SMALL END

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 45,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT LEGIBLE

Nearside CV BOOT SPLIT SMALL END

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,313 miles

Front and rear number plates where damaged

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front and rear number plates where damaged

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,467 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Aug 2021 43,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,254 miles

OSF tyre worn on edges

OSR indicator going white

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

OSF tyre worn on edges

OSR indicator going white

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 41,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 40,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

NS CV boot disconnected on small end

OSF brake pads on minimum

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,079 miles

NS CV boot split on small end

Fail 7 Aug 2017 37,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS CV boot split on small end

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,789 miles

NS CV boot leaking grease

NS wiper split on end

Fail 9 Aug 2016 30,744 miles

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

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

NS CV boot leaking grease

NS wiper split on end

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 24,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,463 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,310 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 18,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,787 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,435 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 YGA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 PN53 YGA, 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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What year was PN53 YGA registered?

PN53 YGA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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