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YE52 DDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 DDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 80,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,961 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f electric windows are not working

Front general corrosion to front struts o/s and n/s; hub components o/s and n/s

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak is BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 79,960 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad leak and fear of fumes being drawn into the car (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bad split in pipe that goes into the rear box creating fumes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f electric windows are not working

Front general corrosion to front struts o/s and n/s; hub components o/s and n/s

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak is BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroding badly

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at mid-length joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded and in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators are fading but not showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger window in-operative

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (borderline) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,003 miles

both front indicators starting to lose colour

both front windows not working

condition of exhaust system poor

oil leak engine borderline

slight blow exhaust centre

Fail 5 Dec 2018 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front indicators starting to lose colour

both front windows not working

condition of exhaust system poor

oil leak engine borderline

slight blow exhaust centre

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,080 miles

Front Oil leak oil leak around engine ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 69,828 miles

bad oil leak engine

both front electric windows inop

both headlamp lenses starting to mist

bottom metal water hose rotten

condition of exhaust system poor

Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,828 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bad oil leak engine

both front electric windows inop

both headlamp lenses starting to mist

bottom metal water hose rotten

condition of exhaust system poor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,550 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,593 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 60,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,263 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated at rear

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,656 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 39,656 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 95,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,450 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,950 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is castleated

Fail 8 Jan 2006 55,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2006 55,796 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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YE52 DDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YE52 DDU, 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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YE52 DDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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