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YN03 PZA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,996 mi
Last recorded54,996 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 PZA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,996 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

back box peeling

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,774 miles

back box outer skin crodded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,774 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

back box outer skin crodded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,531 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,072 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,103 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,111 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 PZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YN03 PZA, 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 PZA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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