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PJ03 UUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 128,713 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 128,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,456 miles

exhaust outer casing

o/s c.v boot leaking slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2021 123,395 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust outer casing

o/s c.v boot leaking slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,842 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,840 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,929 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades not clearing screen efficiently

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,295 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,543 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,496 miles

exhaust rear section corroded and peeling

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,177 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,177 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,893 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,893 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,926 miles

Nearside rear tyre wering on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wering on outer edge

Engine dust cover broken and inscure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,993 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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PJ03 UUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ03 UUP, 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 PJ03 UUP registered?

PJ03 UUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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