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YJ03 UOA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UOA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,897 miles

Oil level low

Fail 23 Mar 2012 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,145 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber cover loose

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,088 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,088 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,863 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 75,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,187 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 UOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

YJ03 UOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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