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Y20 JTS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,940 mi
Last recorded149,940 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 JTS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 149,940 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Fog lights not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 132,268 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 126,054 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 122,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,809 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,604 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber perished and starting to split/crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,875 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall rubber perished and splitting (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,482 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 66,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,885 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,368 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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Y20 JTS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y20 JTS, 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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Y20 JTS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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