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YJ03 UPE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,695 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,084 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,933 miles

Rear exhaust box generally corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 49,933 miles

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

Rear exhaust box generally corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,886 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,841 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 25,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,617 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 UPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

YJ03 UPE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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