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YJ03 XVD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,487 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,285 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,883 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,591 miles

THE OS WASHER JET IS IN POR CONDITION

Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,278 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,277 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE.

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEW THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Oct 2018 46,277 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE.

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEW THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,407 miles

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD MAY BE WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD MAY BE WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,965 miles

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,003 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 30,003 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 21,318 miles

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

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 10,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,496 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 XVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 YJ03 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

YJ03 XVD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 XVD 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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