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RL03 UJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,520 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side recording little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust casing deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,962 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,688 miles

Oil leak

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,172 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 45,169 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Previous repair to nearside sill has been finished with filler. Unable to access standard of repair.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,407 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,729 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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RL03 UJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 RL03 UJE, 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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RL03 UJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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