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YJ03 UPD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

229,289 mi
Last recorded229,289 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UPD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 229,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 216,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 202,650 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 187,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 172,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 159,281 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 132,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 121,966 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,327 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2017 118,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,846 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,455 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 80,455 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,043 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 UPD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

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

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