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YD53 UHO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,061 mi
Last recorded33,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UHO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,456 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 32,447 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 32,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,615 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,859 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,152 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 25,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,573 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,584 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,029 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,404 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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YD53 UHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YD53 UHO, 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 YD53 UHO registered?

YD53 UHO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is YD53 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 UHO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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