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SV52 YJJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,644 mi
Last recorded54,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,644 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,629 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,042 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre is cracking around the tread slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,987 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,439 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 36,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear silencer start to deteriorate

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,198 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,226 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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SV52 YJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV52 YJJ, 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 SV52 YJJ registered?

SV52 YJJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is SV52 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 YJJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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