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YE03 UZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,412 mi
Last recorded122,412 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,546 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicator.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

security of nearside front flexihose

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear bumpstops split

headlamps hazey

nearside front worn on inner edge

outer skin on exhaust back box peeling

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight oil residue around power steering rack area

Fail 18 Sep 2014 93,370 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear bumpstops split

headlamps hazey

nearside front worn on inner edge

outer skin on exhaust back box peeling

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight oil residue around power steering rack area

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,728 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 82,728 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,291 miles

front pads wearing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 68,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing

Pass 14 May 2011 61,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 35,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 26,041 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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YE03 UZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE03 UZJ, 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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YE03 UZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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