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SY53 UCJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,050 mi
Last recorded159,050 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 159,050 miles

Exhaust flex pipe has a temporary repair

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Oil misting around steering rack

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Welding repairs have been done and covered over

Fail 24 Nov 2025 159,020 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Is a commercial (5.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust flex pipe has a temporary repair

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Oil misting around steering rack

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Welding repairs have been done and covered over

Pass 26 Nov 2024 143,236 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan + damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 143,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan + damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,161 miles

Nearside Front floor sill body work damage area is starting to corrode

Nearside Front floor sill/damage

Fail 11 Oct 2023 132,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front floor sill/damage

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,417 miles

both rear tyres perishing

central exhaust silancer corroded

head rest missing from all seat apart from drivers

Fail 5 Oct 2022 118,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

central exhaust silancer corroded

head rest missing from all seat apart from drivers

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,750 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks

Fail 14 Oct 2021 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre small cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,167 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,167 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Handbrake lever has slight reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,499 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,498 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower,rearmost (2.4.G.2)

slight bind noted from both offside brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower,rearmost (2.4.G.2)

slight bind noted from both offside brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,414 miles

rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 60,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front to centre section joining sleeve. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front to centre section joint. (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust front to centre joining sleeve clamps corroded.

slight bind on offside rear brake when turning manually

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,834 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,425 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under engine bay and front to rear floorpans

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,743 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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SY53 UCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY53 UCJ, 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 SY53 UCJ registered?

SY53 UCJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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