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SV52 YJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,965 miles

Nearside Front TYRE worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear TYRE worn on outer edge

Offside Front TYRE worn on inner edge

Offside Rear TYRE cracked all round structure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,917 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,977 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 36,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,996 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and split between tread

Fail 24 Apr 2009 24,996 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to perish and split between tread

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,243 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 YJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

SV52 YJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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