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PJ03 UYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 UYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,532 miles

Electronic power steering not working inconsistent to the extent that the steering is adversely affected (2.6 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 99,070 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp unit broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 87,690 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,431 miles

Rear heat shield not secured

Rear rear back box exhaust outer skin

Fail 20 Nov 2017 78,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fleix (7.1.2)

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

Rear heat shield not secured

Rear rear back box exhaust outer skin

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,302 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,300 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing seized

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,457 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering light on

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,525 miles

bottom arms bushes cracked

drivers seat raise lever broken

front number plate cracked

p.a.s. lamp on(int)

rear shock bump stops split

spanner lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,091 miles

NSF outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

NSR tyre low

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,689 miles

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

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

front pads very low. advise replacement

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,000 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,069 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 UYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ03 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

PJ03 UYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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