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YE52 GPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,279 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/filler on it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,893 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp requires adjustment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,585 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,585 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing has collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,874 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,025 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,775 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,775 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 45,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,933 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 38,933 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 31,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,747 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 GPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE52 GPZ, 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 YE52 GPZ registered?

YE52 GPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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