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YE52 TKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,263 mi
Last recorded102,263 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,263 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 102,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,529 miles

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

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

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

Slight flat spot offside rear wheel outer rim

Slight scoring to nearside front brake disc

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,529 miles

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

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

Slight flat spot offside rear wheel outer rim

Slight scoring to nearside front brake disc

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,990 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,008 miles

nearside rear shocker bump stop torn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,336 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 TKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

Is YE52 TKJ safe to buy?

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