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YF53 CKN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,507 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 106,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside damage to sill

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2022 102,263 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm N/S O/S front both worn inner edges no tread pattern visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,366 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,782 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 77,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre poor condition and close to legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition cracking and close to wear limit

Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,315 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 69,315 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,919 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,103 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

e m l light on

exhaust system poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,326 miles

exhaust system in poor condtion

front exhaust flexible pipe has been temporary repaired

front suspension arms slight wear in rear lower bushes

long handbrake travel

slight exhaust blow between silencers pipe welded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,522 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms starting to get rusty

both front tyres starting to scrub on inner edges

slight oil leak

temp repair to front flexy joint

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front lower suspension arms starting to get rusty

both front tyres starting to scrub on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,136 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very rusty

front suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very rusty

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,080 miles

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,659 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,835 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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YF53 CKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF53 CKN, 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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YF53 CKN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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