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YE52 TKF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,285 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel hub (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,767 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,920 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 40,915 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 14 Dec 2010 36,803 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 36,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,322 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,322 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,316 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 18,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 14,443 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 TKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

YE52 TKF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is YE52 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 TKF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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