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YD52 UBG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,633 mi
Last recorded103,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 UBG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 103,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,756 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded away

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp corroded away

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust trim tip ready to fall off

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,497 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,497 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,822 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,604 miles

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

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,483 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 34,103 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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YD52 UBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD52 UBG, 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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YD52 UBG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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