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AO52 TYY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,719 mi
Last recorded101,719 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 TYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,719 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,703 miles

all tyres perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,449 miles

all 4 tyres splitting in tread area

both headlamp beam patterns poor

exhaust system corroded

nsr brake binding

osf seat belt slow to recoil

power steering pipes damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr shock absorber dirt cover adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Nov 2019 83,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr shock absorber dirt cover adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,153 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,617 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,749 miles

Both headlamp lenses showing deterioration;image output only just meeting test criteria

Both rear tyres perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust silencer showing deterioration

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,620 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Headlamp lenses showing slight deterioration

Rear exhaust silencer showing slight deterioration

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Headlamp lenses showing slight deterioration

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer showing slight deterioration

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,531 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,466 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Offside rear brake slight binding,but meeting test criteria;attention advised

Rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,121 miles

Power steering lamp illuminated during test

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear index plate showing slight deterioration

Rear tyres slight perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 62,121 miles

Power steering lamp illuminated during test

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear index plate showing slight deterioration

Rear tyres slight perishing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,107 miles

Offside rear brake slight binding

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

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake slight binding

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

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,335 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,667 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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AO52 TYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO52 TYY, 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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AO52 TYY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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