MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension forward bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
always replace suspension components in axle pairs
engine top cover, battery cover, engine under trasy, under body covers, front and rear wheel artch liners fitted
inspection service indicator on display
tyre size 185/ 60/ 14
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension forward bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
always replace suspension components in axle pairs
engine top cover, battery cover, engine under trasy, under body covers, front and rear wheel artch liners fitted
inspection service indicator on display
tyre size 185/ 60/ 14
Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rearmost wishbone bushes/mountings split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery cover fitted
engine oil low
engine top cover fitted
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
under body covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery cover fitted
engine oil low
engine top cover fitted
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
under body covers fitted
Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery cover fitted
engine cover fitted
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
under body covers fitted
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery cover fitted
engine cover fitted
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
under body covers fitted
1st skin corroded on rear silencer box
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
slight play in N/S/F steering rack inner joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front tyres worn on inner edges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YV03 UPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2003.
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