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YJ03 UNP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UNP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly bald

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

headlamps misted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps misted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly bald

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 71,088 miles

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

os wiper smearing slightly

rear ex box slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

os wiper smearing slightly

rear ex box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,177 miles

front discs slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,811 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,348 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,362 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 49,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,336 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,406 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,762 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 UNP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UNP, 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 YJ03 UNP registered?

YJ03 UNP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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