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GU52 YWW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,895 mi
Last recorded60,895 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YWW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 53,079 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 53,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,711 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,078 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 30,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both wiper blade rubbers are split

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,165 miles

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

slight split on o/s/f steering track rod end rubber

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,534 miles

exhaust deteriating

offside rear tyre cracking and worn uneven

offsidefront tyre worn on edge of raised tread advise replace

power steering light intermittent advise remedial repair

Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished on outer shoulder

unable to check wheel nuts due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,165 miles

nearside front suspension arm,rear bush splitting

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,353 miles

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and cover fitted

unable to inspect under vehicle due to under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,934 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,010 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 11,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

commercial tyre fitted to nearside front

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,632 miles

commercial tyre fitted to nearside front

underside of vehicle covered

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 YWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 YWW registered?

GU52 YWW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is GU52 YWW safe to buy?

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