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YE52 LVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 61,851 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,851 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 58,764 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 16 May 2016 58,764 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,341 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 52,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,508 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,497 miles

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

rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,375 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,010 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,762 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 31,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,929 miles

nearside and offside front, lower arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 26,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front, lower arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,019 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 LVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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