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YV03 UPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,002 mi
Last recorded139,002 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 UPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,002 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 139,002 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 134,755 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 134,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,767 miles

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 126,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 116,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 105,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,013 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,538 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,263 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,916 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,534 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,534 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 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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