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YX03 GYV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GYV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 68,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Back box corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,947 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Centre joint insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Back box corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 65,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 61,772 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 61,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 56,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,127 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 54,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,700 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,160 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,160 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,132 miles

O/S/F tyre low tread depth on inside edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,219 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 21,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 19,121 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,616 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 22 Apr 2009 16,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 May 2008 14,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,793 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 GYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 YX03 GYV, 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 YX03 GYV registered?

YX03 GYV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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