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YJ03 UOP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,863 mi
Last recorded131,863 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,863 miles

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

shock absorbers low on damping effort

Fail 20 Sep 2016 131,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

shock absorbers low on damping effort

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,699 miles

both front headlamp glass deteriorated

damage to o/s/r outer sill/door/rear wing

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamp glass deteriorated

damage to o/s/r outer sill/door/rear wing

n/s/r tyre low pressure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,248 miles

front pads 90% worn n/s/f bottom arm play in front bush

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,792 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,475 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers poor but still clearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,574 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,373 miles

nearside front tyre shows signs of treadwear

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,374 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,265 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,879 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 UOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJ03 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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