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PJ03 UYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,454 mi
Last recorded86,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,814 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 71,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,871 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 60,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,588 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,486 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,698 miles

advise hand brake travel high.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 18,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise hand brake travel high.

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 UYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PJ03 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

PJ03 UYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is PJ03 UYR safe to buy?

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