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YF53 CKO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

262,985 mi
Last recorded262,985 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CKO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 262,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 262,985 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 256,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 256,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 250,649 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 250,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 242,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 229,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 212,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 205,389 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 199,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 196,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 191,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 191,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 183,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 170,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 153,839 miles

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

Nearside rear cluster damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 137,184 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 137,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,952 miles

front brakes have some imbalance

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to wear

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear brakes may require strip and clean

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroding

rear shocker bump stops are worn

Fail 10 Nov 2010 112,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes have some imbalance

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to wear

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing low on edges

nearside front tyre is wearing low at 2mm

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear brakes may require strip and clean

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroding

rear shocker bump stops are worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,608 miles

front wipers have slight wear/ noisy

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation

rear brake discs have some corroison

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

rear shock absorber bump stops have some wear

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,406 miles

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)

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

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 CKO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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