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YX03 DWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,705 mi
Last recorded29,705 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 29,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm corroded

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,169 miles

Nearside Front wing bottom corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing bottom corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 28,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 28,461 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 28,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,726 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 26,959 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 26,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot covered in grease

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,637 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking.

inspection light on.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,088 miles

Cut in tred o/s/r tyre

Front suspension parts corroded

Rear washer not working

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 25,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut in tred o/s/r tyre

Front suspension parts corroded

Rear washer not working

Under trays fitted

Eye level brake light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2016 24,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box detorating

front discs weathered

front inner pads visually low

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box detorating

front discs weathered

front inner pads visually low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,358 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 15,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,655 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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YX03 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX03 DWG, 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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YX03 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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