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YK03 BVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,422 mi
Last recorded107,422 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 107,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 58,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 47,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,787 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,451 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,693 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,056 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,977 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 33,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,220 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,858 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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YK03 BVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YK03 BVL, 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 YK03 BVL registered?

YK03 BVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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