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YJ03 UNZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,796 mi
Last recorded56,796 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 56,796 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 56,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not returning correct (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 54,648 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 54,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,890 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 47,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Incorrectly fitted at both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

reverse lamps not working

Fail 21 Feb 2020 46,282 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split on outer edge (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

mil lamp illuminated

reverse lamps not working

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,428 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

reversing lamps not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 42,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge of central three quarter band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

reversing lamps not working

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,854 miles

eml light active

Fail 26 Feb 2018 39,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

eml light active

Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,228 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,142 miles

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

covers

engine man light on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,291 miles

eml light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low on inner

Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 17,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 13,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 10,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 8,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 4,367 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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YJ03 UNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ03 UNZ, 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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What year was YJ03 UNZ registered?

YJ03 UNZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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