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PN53 YGT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YGT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 39,045 miles

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

Fuel sealing device deteriorated

O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R Tyre over 10+ Years of age

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,478 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R Tyre over 10+ Years of age

Pass 3 Sep 2024 35,962 miles

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 3 Sep 2024 35,962 miles

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

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,990 miles

Charging system dashboard warning lamp faintly illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower section damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 31,331 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Fog lamp unit due to accident damage (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 29,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 29,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 27,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,361 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 21,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,116 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 20,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 10,345 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 YGT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PN53 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

PN53 YGT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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