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MV03 DSY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,093 mi
Last recorded58,093 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 53,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 47,432 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,424 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 44,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,804 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,239 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking. 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,576 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

back box corroded

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration due to age

brake and fuel lines covered by undertray

Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

back box corroded

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration due to age

brake and fuel lines covered by undertray

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,738 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 23,735 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

When brake lights on the front sidelight bulbs glow slightly.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,294 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No reversing light.

Occasionally the EPS warning light illuminates and steering slightly tight.

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,980 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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MV03 DSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV03 DSY, 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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MV03 DSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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