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GU52 YMG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,840 mi
Last recorded106,840 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 106,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 106,840 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 90,980 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2016 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,734 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/r door wont open

rear exhaust box rusty

tailgate wont open

Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/r door wont open

rear exhaust box rusty

tailgate wont open

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade split ends

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,023 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of front headlight lenses .

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,976 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,167 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front brake discs worn

front brake imbalance slightly high

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

GU52 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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