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SV52 YNB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,111 mi
Last recorded117,111 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YNB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,111 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rusty

little reserve travel at handbrake

rear brake pipes rusty at ends

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,249 miles

evidence of engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

little reserve travel at handbrake

n/s/f anti roll bar link play

slight play at o/s inner rack end

Fail 20 Oct 2016 111,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rusted off (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres worn on edges etc to limits

evidence of engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn

front brakes slightly binding

head lamp lenses faded

little reserve travel at handbrake

n/s/f anti roll bar link play

slight play at o/s inner rack end

spare tyre flat

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn slightly on the edges

both rear tyres worn slightly outer edges

engine oil level low

exhaust rusty

rear washer inop

reverse light inop

slight play n/s front anti-roll bar link

Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear washer inop

reverse light inop

exhaust rusty

n/s front lower rear wishbone bush starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn slightly on the edges

both rear tyres worn slightly outer edges

engine oil level low

slight play n/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,855 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,356 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,354 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,126 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 75,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 71,693 miles

Front tyres on 3mm & scrubbed on edges (165/70/14T)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 71,693 miles

Front tyres on 3mm & scrubbed on edges (165/70/14T)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,661 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 63,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,087 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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 YNB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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