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WJ52 YOD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,617 mi
Last recorded78,617 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YOD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,617 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside rear service brake readings on the low side (particularly nearside (80) (100)

offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,617 miles

offside and nearside rear service brake readings on the low side (particularly nearside (80) (100)

offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,865 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

added 2 pints of oil to engine prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,458 miles

fitted new offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres and nearside stop bulb

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,796 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 47,788 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,425 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,103 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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WJ52 YOD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ52 YOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ52 YOD registered?

WJ52 YOD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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