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FY03 XSH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XSH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,703 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 69,703 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns/ + o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,640 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 51,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,296 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,399 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 29,399 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,173 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,285 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 3,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XSH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 FY03 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

FY03 XSH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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