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VU03 ULG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,929 mi
Last recorded77,929 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,929 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Side under trays fitted

Slight play NS Link arm ball joint

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamps broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Side under trays fitted

Slight play NS Link arm ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,852 miles

Child seat fitted to NS Rear seat

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,850 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted to NS Rear seat

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2013 53,739 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,038 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,983 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,370 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,573 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 ULG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

VU03 ULG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is VU03 ULG safe to buy?

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