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YE52 VJA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,831 mi
Last recorded155,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 155,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 140,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,111 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 121,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 110,851 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,080 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,080 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,824 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 VJA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

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

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