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YN03 PLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to bumper & wheel arch

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 111,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to bumper & wheel arch

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 107,426 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,222 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,745 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 97,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 94,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,297 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,287 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,395 miles

exhaust corroded,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,571 miles

exhaust poor condition,brake ferrules corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2015 87,570 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,009 miles

rear exhaust corrodeing

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,860 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre 165/70R14T81

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust casing insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 60,391 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,270 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bump stop split.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,270 miles

nearside rear bump stop split.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,583 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,102 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,011 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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YN03 PLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN03 PLJ, 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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YN03 PLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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