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SA53 SYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,460 mi
Last recorded44,460 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 SYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,460 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 44,337 miles

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 31,308 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 31,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 19,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2023 19,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 19,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on steering/suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,526 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 15,526 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 14,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 14,301 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2012 14,301 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2011 12,733 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,964 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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SA53 SYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 SA53 SYY, 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 SA53 SYY registered?

SA53 SYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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