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VU03 ULL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ULL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,778 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 101,191 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 92,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,834 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 81,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,776 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Rear Tyres perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both of them (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 81,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking No 2 injector (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust box deteriotated

Rear Tyres perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both of them (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,331 miles

Engine idle is rough

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,107 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 71,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 13 Feb 2008 55,432 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,270 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,177 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 ULL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ULL, 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 ULL registered?

VU03 ULL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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