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YN03 YLM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YLM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 97,839 miles

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2026 97,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,791 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,148 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,479 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,454 miles

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,689 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust rusty but not leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,689 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty but not leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust system badly detreorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust system badly detreorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,945 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,653 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,127 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 YLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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