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YV03 UPM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,385 mi
Last recorded134,385 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 UPM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 134,385 miles

Brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Clutch is worn.

Front flexible joint is deteriorating.

Front wishbone bushes are worn/creaking.

Headlamp lenses are going opaque.

O/S/R Tyre is low, borderline to failure.

Tyre pressures reset at MOT.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,158 miles

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, causing faint images.

Idle is slightly uneven, service recommended.

Inspection lamp is ON.

Rear Silencer Heat Shield is slightly insecure.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque, causing faint images.

Idle is slightly uneven, service recommended.

Inspection lamp is ON.

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

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)

Rear Silencer Heat Shield is slightly insecure.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,692 miles

Exhaust, especially rear silencer is deteriorating.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

N/S CV Boot has a pin hole near the inner clip.

O/S Track Rod has minor play.

O/S/F Tyre is approaching low, borderline to failure.

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Rear Wiper Blade is worn out.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,606 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Cut in outer wall of N/S/F Tyre.

Front Brake Discs are corroding and have a developed wear lip on the inner faces. Replace at next pad interval.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

O/S Steering Rack boot is showing the earliest signs of splitting.

Rear Silencer is corroded heavily.

Service Indicator is ON.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 103,606 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Cut in outer wall of N/S/F Tyre.

Front Brake Discs are corroding and have a developed wear lip on the inner faces. Replace at next pad interval.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

O/S Steering Rack boot is showing the earliest signs of splitting.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Silencer is corroded heavily.

Service Indicator is ON.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,049 miles

Front Tyre Inner Edges are wearing, especially the O/S.

Front Wishbone Bushes worn.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

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

Rear Silencer is corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers are juddering.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,049 miles

Front Tyre Inner Edges are wearing, especially the O/S.

Front Wishbone Bushes worn.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Rear Silencer is corroded.

Wipers are juddering.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,423 miles

Exhaust Silencers are corroding.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,423 miles

Exhaust Silencers are corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating and blowing slightly, borderline to fail, remainder of exhaust deteriorating and corroding

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

n/s/r shocker, plastic dust cover tube adrift

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, small cut on inner edge, tread close to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,483 miles

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating and blowing slightly, borderline to fail, remainder of exhaust deteriorating and corroding

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

n/s/r shocker, plastic dust cover tube adrift

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, small cut on inner edge, tread close to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,483 miles

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating and blowing slightly, borderline to fail, remainder of exhaust deteriorating and corroding

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

n/s/r shocker, plastic dust cover tube adrift

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, small cut on inner edge, tread close to legal limit, recc renew

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,842 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 66,842 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both rear bump stops adrift

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,090 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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YV03 UPM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YV03 UPM, 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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YV03 UPM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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