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YG53 GOP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GOP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 96,229 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 96,229 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 89,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,136 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,289 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 68,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,588 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 62,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,531 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,767 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished And Cracked On Inside And Outside Edges

Oil leak very slight

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,417 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,417 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 44,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,054 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,666 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2012 40,499 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,150 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,074 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,915 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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YG53 GOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YG53 GOP, 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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YG53 GOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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