CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO03 LYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,660 mi
Last recorded64,660 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 52,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 50,665 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 50,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worse of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,840 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,158 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,660 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,723 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,944 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO03 LYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VO03 LYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO03 LYD?

You can check the full history of VO03 LYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO03 LYD registered?

VO03 LYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is VO03 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 LYD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO03 LYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO03 LYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.