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RA52 YTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 YTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 97,906 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,429 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 96,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 94,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

EML on

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,174 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 93,157 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance very low.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,134 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 91,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,492 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

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

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 88,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid down back plate (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 85,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,974 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,269 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,280 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,272 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,988 miles

both front lower arm suspension rear bushes starting to deteriorate (cracking)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,482 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn

movement in steering system

oil leak

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,738 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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RA52 YTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RA52 YTZ, 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 YTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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