2003 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · YH53 BZW
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 141,510 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH53 BZW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 141,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH53 BZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (YH53 BZW) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YH53 BZW Mileage History
- 11/04/2022113,108 mi
- 11/04/2023121,365 mi+8,257 mi
- 11/04/2024131,120 mi+9,755 mi
- 18/03/2025141,510 mi+10,390 mi
Average of roughly 9,675 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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