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YJ03 URD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 36,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,952 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 17,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,137 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 URD 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 71.4%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

YJ03 URD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 URD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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