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GU52 YLP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,535 mi
Last recorded177,535 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 177,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 167,556 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 167,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear back box excessively corroded/deteriated.

headlamp lens deteriated, possible cause for poor image.

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight seepage of fluid.

rear brake drums excessively corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 160,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 151,223 miles

Advise headlight condition. beam image becoming blury.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 141,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 141,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,667 miles

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

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

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

body damage to offside front wing and bumper

nearside and offside wipers smearing windscreen.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake near to maximum travel

Fail 21 Jan 2010 132,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

body damage to offside front wing and bumper

nearside and offside wipers smearing windscreen.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake near to maximum travel

Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,283 miles

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

body damage to offside front wing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 110,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

body damage to offside front wing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,433 miles

bodywork damage to offside front of vehicle

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

nearside rear tyre appears slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Jan 2008 87,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bodywork damage to offside front of vehicle

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

nearside rear tyre appears slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,372 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2007 70,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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GU52 YLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU52 YLP, 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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GU52 YLP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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