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HJ52 VYN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,787 mi
Last recorded63,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VYN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,787 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 63,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,939 miles

Advise oil leaks

Advise sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 60,939 miles

Advise oil leaks

Advise sill covers fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,241 miles

Advise alternator belt perished

Advise exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,494 miles

Advise bottom hose rusty

Advise center exhaust connecting pipe weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,494 miles

Advise bottom hose rusty

Advise center exhaust connecting pipe weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,822 miles

Advise center exhaust clamp rusty

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise sign of oil in coolant bottle

Advise under floor covers

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,822 miles

Advise center exhaust clamp rusty

Advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise sign of oil in coolant bottle

Advise under floor covers

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,455 miles

oil leaks. front brake pads low

Fail 3 May 2011 45,453 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaks. front brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,788 miles

Large nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,757 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,674 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,128 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,922 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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HJ52 VYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ52 VYN, 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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HJ52 VYN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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