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GU52 YXN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,213 mi
Last recorded158,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YXN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 158,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 157,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 155,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 154,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 153,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 153,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 152,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,884 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 142,942 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,205 miles

both front inner anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,640 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 133,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 127,731 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 127,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,152 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2010 95,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f lower arm bush pulling away from its mounting

o/s/f lower arm bush pulling away from its mounting

Pass 23 Jan 2010 95,819 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f lower arm bush pulling away from its mounting

o/s/f lower arm bush pulling away from its mounting

Pass 17 Jan 2009 74,971 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,797 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 56,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,034 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,329 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 YXN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

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

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