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YN03 VVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,265 mi
Last recorded63,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 63,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,474 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 44,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 40,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 38,509 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 36,932 miles

both rear tyres are perished

underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 36,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres are perished

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 35,221 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 6 May 2015 33,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,204 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 14,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,656 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 VVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN03 VVJ, 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 YN03 VVJ registered?

YN03 VVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 VVJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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