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YE52 THU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,039 mi
Last recorded98,039 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,039 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 97,759 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,275 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 86,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,332 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES ARE FADED/DISTORTED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CRACKING SLIGHTLY

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,792 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight deteriorated and on limit. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,964 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread but ok for now

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,972 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 50,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,105 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 THU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 THU, 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 THU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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