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FY52 YMO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,460 mi
Last recorded78,460 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YMO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,460 miles

Auxiliary belt/ timing chain noise

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Auxiliary belt/ timing chain noise

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil light flashes on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off/side rear 185/60 TR 14 tyre perished on outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

oil warning light on

rear silencer of the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,076 miles

off/side rear 185/60 TR 14 tyre perished on outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

oil warning light on

rear silencer of the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,537 miles

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

temp/oil warning light on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

temp/oil warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,107 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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FY52 YMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY52 YMO, 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 FY52 YMO registered?

FY52 YMO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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