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SA52 JYE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,088 mi
Last recorded102,088 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 JYE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,787 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,317 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 86,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread slight cut

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,530 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded. Inner front suspension bushes starting to split.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 73,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 73,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,212 miles

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2006 46,444 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SA52 JYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA52 JYE, 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 SA52 JYE registered?

SA52 JYE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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