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YE52 UXW

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,427 mi
Last recorded121,427 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 UXW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,720 miles

exhaust center and backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,104 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,104 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,859 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded & back box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,859 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded & back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,379 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,850 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,291 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r bump stop split

rear wash inop

Pass 31 May 2011 49,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 49,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,412 miles

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

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

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 32,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,218 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,216 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,598 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 UXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

YE52 UXW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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