MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside (1.8.A.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
eml on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light indicates a fault.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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VU03 ULB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 ULB, 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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VU03 ULB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.
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