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FY03 VOF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,117 mi
Last recorded52,117 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,117 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle spring seat both sight corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,097 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,175 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,482 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 30,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 5,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,578 miles

nsf tyre side wall scrubbed

Pass 6 May 2009 5,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 4,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,400 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 VOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FY03 VOF, 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 FY03 VOF registered?

FY03 VOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FY03 VOF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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