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OE52 YDF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 YDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,204 miles

Rear Seats Missing

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,715 miles

EML on

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

both n/s tyres and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,641 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 R14 81T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover under tray fitted obscuring some components

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,792 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,738 miles

engine management light on

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cut in nearside front tyre

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,075 miles

e.m light on.

rear tyres cracked.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,115 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,267 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,028 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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OE52 YDF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE52 YDF, 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 OE52 YDF registered?

OE52 YDF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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