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YJ03 UNH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,982 mi
Last recorded147,982 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UNH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 147,982 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror cover missing ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 143,794 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 143,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 138,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 138,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 125,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Mar 2014 125,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 113,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2013 113,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,797 miles

O/S/f cv boot greasy

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 102,740 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/f cv boot greasy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,809 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 72,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,026 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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YJ03 UNH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ03 UNH, 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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YJ03 UNH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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