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YJ03 UNU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,330 mi
Last recorded66,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UNU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,330 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,075 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriating and blowing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,075 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriating and blowing

more than normal travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,645 miles

engine noise

n/s/f wing damage

rear box corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,639 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine noise

n/s/f wing damage

rear box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,653 miles

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

coolant light on

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 44,068 miles

coolant temperature warning light flashing

Fail 5 May 2009 44,017 miles

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

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

coolant temperature warning light flashing

front tracking needs adjusting

Pass 23 May 2008 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,787 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2006 24,935 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 UNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

YJ03 UNU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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