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YJ03 UOY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,741 mi
Last recorded131,741 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UOY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 131,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 131,741 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,880 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,582 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 94,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near/side front lower arm rearmost bush starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,035 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near/side front lower arm rearmost bush starting to split

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,051 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r shocker bump stop split

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,530 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 UOY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YJ03 UOY, 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 UOY?

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What year was YJ03 UOY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ03 UOY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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