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SV52 YJK

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YJK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,815 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,056 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 47,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise e.m. light is on

no oil showing on dipstick = topped up 2.ltrs

offside rear bodywork is damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 47,394 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise e.m. light is on

no oil showing on dipstick = topped up 2.ltrs

offside rear bodywork is damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 41,220 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR VOID BUSHES ARE WORN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EM. FAULT LIGHT IS ON

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

OIL DID NOT SHOW ON DIPSTICK = TOPPED UP 2LTRS.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,954 miles

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 14,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,967 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 YJK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV52 YJK, 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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SV52 YJK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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