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VU03 ULF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ULF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,028 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 104,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 95,660 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 58,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,019 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,498 miles

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 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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