MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre is cracked
child seat fitted osr
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak
under trays fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre is cracked
child seat fitted osr
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak
under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear tyre cracking
Oil leak
cant open boot
exhaust back box showing signs of corrosion
no reserve travel an handbrake
o/s and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers in secure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing (rear bushes)
nearside front washers inoperative
nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge
rear silencer corroded
slightly long handbrake travel
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing (rear bushes)
nearside front washers inoperative
nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge
rear silencer corroded
slightly long handbrake travel
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
both front wiper blades juddering on screen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
both front wiper blades juddering on screen
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 ULF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?
VU03 ULF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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