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SA53 YYZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,470 mi
Last recorded115,470 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 115,470 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 105,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 101,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 99,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 97,348 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,423 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Offside Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 8 May 2018 90,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust covers loose and bump stops deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust covers loose and bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2017 88,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

warning light on dash indicating bulb failure but all lights are working

Fail 3 May 2017 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

warning light on dash indicating bulb failure but all lights are working

Pass 4 May 2016 85,186 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights faded (1.7.5a)

bulb fail light on dash but all bulbs working

Fail 4 May 2016 85,186 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights faded (1.7.5a)

all wiper rubbers splitting at edges

bulb fail light on dash but all bulbs working

Pass 6 May 2015 82,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,836 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 54,614 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 46,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,940 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 YYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YYZ, 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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SA53 YYZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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