CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ03 KVP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above 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

RegistrationYJ03 KVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,218 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 73,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 71,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 69,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,124 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 67,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,767 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 64,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 62,632 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,565 miles

n/s front tyre cracks on inner side wall

o/s rear tyre cracks on inner side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,361 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Fail 25 Jan 2017 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,138 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,953 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

YJ03 KVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YJ03 KVP, 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 YJ03 KVP?

You can check the full history of YJ03 KVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ03 KVP registered?

YJ03 KVP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YJ03 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 KVP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ03 KVP 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 YJ03 KVP. 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.