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GU52 YNJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,760 mi
Last recorded111,760 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust clamp corroding away

Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust clamp corroding away

Pass 15 Dec 2016 105,922 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside close to excessive (2.2.C.1c)

offside stop lamp dim

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,227 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,411 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,860 miles

floorpan covers fitted

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,881 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 YNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GU52 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

GU52 YNJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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