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RO52 VYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,013 mi
Last recorded154,013 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 154,013 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding and just a pass

poor beam image to both headlamps

Fail 26 Oct 2020 153,955 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding and just a pass

poor beam image to both headlamps

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 137,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking close to limits (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlights fadded

corrosion to suspension components

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to front no.plate

Fail 10 Feb 2016 127,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking close to limits (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlights fadded

corrosion to suspension components

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to front no.plate

Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,465 miles

both number plates water damaged

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low and cuts in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight water damage to to number plates

unable to full check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Fail 8 Feb 2014 118,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight water damage to to number plates

unable to full check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 16 Feb 2013 109,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,955 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/r

front and rear number plates water damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,332 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high rear brake inbalance needs attention

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates water damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high rear brake inbalance needs attention

Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,032 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,854 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

front and rear numberplate slight water damage

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,332 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

rear brakes imbalance

Fail 21 Feb 2008 49,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

high handbrake travel

high rear brake imbalance

plastic under trays fitted

slight water damage to both no. plates

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,540 miles

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

high handbrake travel

high rear brake imbalance

plastic under trays fitted

slight water damage to both no. plates

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,487 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,669 miles

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

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

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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RO52 VYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO52 VYF, 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 RO52 VYF registered?

RO52 VYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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