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VU03 VXY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VXY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,197 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,225 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,625 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 8,219 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 VXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

VU03 VXY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is VU03 VXY safe to buy?

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