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VU03 ULD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,724 mi
Last recorded137,724 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ULD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 137,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2020 137,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 127,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 119,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seatbelts slow to return

Fail 16 Feb 2017 119,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

different size tyres fitted front to back

headlamps deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seatbelts slow to return

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all seatbelts slow to retract.

battery not fully secure.

both headlamps foggy, slightly reducing light output.

both rear shock covers have dropped.

front discs starting to corrode.

o/s/f control arm bush starting to perish.

o/s/f tyre v bald inner edge and perishing.

outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

rear washer n/w and wiper starting to smear.

slight play inner rack joint/s.

steering warning light came on once and not seen through the rest of the test.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all seatbelts slow to retract.

battery not fully secure.

both headlamps foggy, slightly reducing light output.

both rear shock covers have dropped.

engine oil level below minimum.

front control arm bushes starting to split/ perish.

front discs starting to corrode.

n/s/f hub cap slightly insecure.

o/s/f tyre v bald inner edge and perishing.

outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

rear washer n/w and wiper starting to smear.

service due on dash.

slight play inner rack joint/s.

steering warning light came on once and not seen through the rest of the test.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear back box outer skins rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,061 miles

advise exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,062 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,800 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,189 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 31 May 2006 15,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall 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 ULD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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