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YP53 ENW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ENW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,040 miles

Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 70,029 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 69,969 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,538 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box outer skin corroded , split . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box outer skin corroded , split . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin rotted.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 67,559 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin rotted.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,859 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box heat shield and upper cover . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 63,094 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades defective. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,217 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi cracked round . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,899 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,138 miles

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,800 miles

Front tyres worn on inside.

Tracking.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 39,800 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside.

Tracking.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,520 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,011 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Front wheel alignment.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 30,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,283 miles

1.5ltr engine oil

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,791 miles

N/S and O/S/F tyres age cracked but not down to coards or ply

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,388 miles

Front tyres age cracking.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,997 miles

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

engine oil level /very low /

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,590 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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YP53 ENW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP53 ENW, 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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YP53 ENW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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