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LY03 UTP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 UTP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 99,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,686 miles

n/s front inner cv boot clip missing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 97,686 miles

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

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

n/s front inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,362 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,926 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and perished on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,360 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre feathered / worn inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre feathered / worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 60,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,732 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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LY03 UTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY03 UTP, 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 LY03 UTP registered?

LY03 UTP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LY03 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 UTP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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