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LB52 YXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,079 mi
Last recorded166,079 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 YXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 166,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 162,574 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 162,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 158,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 150,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 144,543 miles

Rear seat back loose

Fail 17 Feb 2020 144,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear seat back loose

Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 126,775 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,554 miles

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,063 miles

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,729 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,940 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 78,985 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,388 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,817 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,355 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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LB52 YXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LB52 YXM, 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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LB52 YXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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