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YJ03 UST

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And Nearside Front. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Surface Rust on Exhaust System.

Surface corrosion under car.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,355 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 89,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,137 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,877 miles

head lights in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2014 73,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,554 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 56,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,191 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,605 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 UST is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

YJ03 UST is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 UST shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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