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YJ03 URV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,240 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 103,288 miles

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

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Parking brake efficiency low 17%

Rear fog tell tail light slightly defective

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 76,567 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,576 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,576 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 67,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,047 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,978 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 50,978 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,841 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 URV 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 80%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

YJ03 URV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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