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YN53 FLR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,357 mi
Last recorded90,357 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 90,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,752 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 88,752 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 82,384 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,134 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 70,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,279 miles

Offside Rear Back rest has slight movement.

Offside obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,103 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,076 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,638 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,807 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,939 miles

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,438 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall

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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YN53 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN53 FLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN53 FLR registered?

YN53 FLR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YN53 FLR safe to buy?

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