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YN53 UUF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 UUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,157 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin split , no leaks

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advanced surface corrosion in both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,160 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,375 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,132 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,861 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,384 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,331 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,936 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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YN53 UUF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UUF, 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 YN53 UUF registered?

YN53 UUF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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