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GU52 YLR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2016 83,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar mount bushes deteriated and have minor movement

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

aux drive belt or timing chain noise

exhaust corroded

headlamp outer covers deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2014 77,964 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,310 miles

oil leaks? service req; o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks? service req; o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,681 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 35,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,345 miles

n/s washer jet poor

slight damage to nearside outer sill panel

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,639 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 20,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 12,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,187 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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GU52 YLR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YLR, 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 GU52 YLR registered?

GU52 YLR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is GU52 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 YLR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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