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YE03 VAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 115,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 115,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to the reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from the reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 108,794 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from the reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

front wheels are 14" and rear wheels 15"

handbrake only just met the required effort

Fail 11 Nov 2024 101,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front wheels are 14" and rear wheels 15"

handbrake only just met the required effort

Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,162 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front handbrake laver high

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight grabbing

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake need adjusting

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,504 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 86,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 54,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 51,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 47,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,809 miles

under boot gas pipe gromit moved, gas pipe fouling on body

Fail 17 May 2012 37,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under boot gas pipe gromit moved, gas pipe fouling on body

Pass 18 May 2011 32,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,004 miles

Nearside inner front constant velocity gaitor split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,572 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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YE03 VAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YE03 VAJ, 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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YE03 VAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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