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YE52 VHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,479 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,795 miles

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

hand brake travel is high

rear exhaust heal shield is insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

hand brake travel is high

rear exhaust heal shield is insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,034 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,264 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 35,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,159 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

YE52 VHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is YE52 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 VHW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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