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FY03 YBM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,635 mi
Last recorded23,635 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YBM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 23,635 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 23,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 19,997 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & inner bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components / axle / exhaust

Fail 16 Jan 2025 19,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & inner bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components / axle / exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2024 19,626 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components / axle / exhaust etc

Fail 3 Jan 2024 19,626 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components / axle / exhaust etc

Pass 11 Aug 2022 19,217 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 15,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,026 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2016 12,332 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 11,982 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 11,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 6,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,030 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 YBM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

FY03 YBM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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