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YH53 LYC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 67,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 58,294 miles

Rear rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,367 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust pipe broken slight blow

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,922 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,626 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,148 miles

rear exhaust silencer and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,318 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,185 miles

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

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

both front tyre's worn close to wear bar's

Fail 6 Aug 2018 40,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyre's worn close to wear bar's

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,056 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front discs deteriorating

suspension components deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,771 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust outer skin split

Fail 8 Sep 2014 27,771 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)

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

front discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust outer skin split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,111 miles

both front wipers split//

both rear indicators going white//

handbrake travel high//

knocking from front arm rear bushes and slight play//

rear exhaust silencer corroded//

reverse lights inop//

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,261 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,405 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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YH53 LYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH53 LYC, 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 YH53 LYC registered?

YH53 LYC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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