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VU03 UJT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UJT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 91,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,183 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front wheelbearing noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,183 miles

offside front wheelbearing noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,220 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,711 miles

Air bag warning light 'On'

Air con pipe damaged O/S

Drive belt damaged

N/S dash damaged

O/S/F Chassis rail repaired

Steering wheel centre, Repaired.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,711 miles

Air bag warning light 'On'

Air con pipe damaged O/S

Drive belt damaged

N/S dash damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Chassis rail repaired

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel centre, Repaired.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air bag Warning light 'On'

Air con pipe damaged O/S

Both front air bags deployed.

Drive belt damaged

O/S/F chassis rail repaired.

Steering W/Light 'On'

Pass 18 May 2006 37,103 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTY DAMAGED †

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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VU03 UJT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VU03 UJT, 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 VU03 UJT registered?

VU03 UJT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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