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YC53 JBK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

185,306 mi
Last recorded185,306 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JBK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 185,306 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 182,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 176,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 152,022 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 152,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,092 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,037 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,568 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 92,566 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)

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 13 Feb 2012 87,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,494 miles

front pds 90% worn. front discs corroded.n/s/f botom console bush worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,543 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC53 JBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YC53 JBK, 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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YC53 JBK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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