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VU03 XSH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,206 mi
Last recorded135,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XSH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Apr 2023 129,164 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 125,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 124,160 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 124,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 121,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 118,596 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 118,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour And offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,583 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 103,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,674 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,814 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 XSH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

VU03 XSH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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