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PN53 YGW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YGW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 108,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 105,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,371 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 95,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,016 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at driveshaft end but preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,194 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slightly damaged but no ingress of dirt

offside front tyre perished

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,987 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished - Tread Area

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake Pads Wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,744 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn edges and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,025 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

rear number plate marked

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 31 Dec 2014 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

rear number plate marked

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate marked

Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,550 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 51,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,778 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 YGW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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