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YA53 LBV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,696 mi
Last recorded46,696 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,696 miles

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

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

Under carriage corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,696 miles

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

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

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

Under carriage corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 42,969 miles

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

Rear rear axel corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2024 42,969 miles

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

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

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 37,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 32,424 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,724 miles

Front exhaust flex joint broken

Pass 4 Dec 2017 27,862 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 27,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,099 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 23,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 21,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 19,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,293 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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YA53 LBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YA53 LBV, 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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YA53 LBV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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