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FY03 TYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,277 mi
Last recorded73,277 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 73,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 73,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe/hose not mounted through fitment bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,690 miles

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

Rear axle rusting

Fail 17 Jun 2025 66,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle rusting

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracked dated 5117 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked dated 5217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked dated 5217 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked dated 2708 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake backing plates corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,218 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2708 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 60,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2708 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,805 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake discs corroded.

Front shock absorber casings are corroded.

Inner road wheels have corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise replace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded and bushes deteriorated.

Rear brake backing plates corroded.

Spare tyre defective no spare in vehicle.

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

corrosion to steering arms/track rod ends.

Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake discs corroded.

Front shock absorber casings are corroded.

Inner road wheels have corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise replace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded and bushes deteriorated.

Rear brake backing plates corroded.

Spare tyre defective no spare in vehicle.

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

corrosion to steering arms/track rod ends.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 55,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6-2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,354 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,458 miles

both front flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded

exhaust is corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded

exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,852 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,228 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,294 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,889 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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FY03 TYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FY03 TYS, 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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FY03 TYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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