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RA52 YTY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 YTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front light lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front light lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 106,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,958 miles

Both front tyres are weaing on the inner edges.

Fail 21 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are weaing on the inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,141 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Feb 2015 89,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,988 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Damaged

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear Seat - Belts Ok

Exhaust System Rusted

Noise From Engine on Idle

Screw In Nearside Rear Tyre

Slight Binding On Nearside rear Brake

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,890 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Scratched And Faded

Both Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Adrift

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear Seat - Belt Ok

Engine Noisy On Idle

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,890 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Scratched And Faded

Both Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Adrift

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear Seat - Belt Ok

Engine Noisy On Idle

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear bump stops split.

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,868 miles

Front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,366 miles

Both FrontTyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front screen washer jet not working.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre has chunk missing out of sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 16 Feb 2008 41,866 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre has chunk missing out of sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 23,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door sill damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door sill damaged

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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RA52 YTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RA52 YTY, 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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RA52 YTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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