MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
advise exhaust system deteriorated
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)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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