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DN03 WYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 WYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,830 miles

Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 165/70/14

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 165/70/14

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 60,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 50,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,917 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,048 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres side wall damaged 165/70/14

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2018 42,066 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres cracking on side walls 165/70/14

Pass 11 May 2017 41,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,664 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 39,664 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 38,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,708 miles

advise o/s washer jet partially blocked

advise wiper rubbers split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,535 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 33,531 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

horn only works on one side of steering wheel

Pass 3 May 2011 31,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,548 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 28,814 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 28,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 27,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,565 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 22,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,255 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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DN03 WYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN03 WYJ, 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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DN03 WYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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