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FJ03 UZY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,933 mi
Last recorded137,933 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UZY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 137,933 miles

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

both front indicators faided in coulor slighly

nsr tyre low tread

Fail 13 Apr 2015 137,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front indicators faided in coulor slighly

nsr tyre low tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some movement to both sides front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,859 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2008 37,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,403 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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FJ03 UZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ03 UZY, 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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FJ03 UZY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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