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YE52 VJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,182 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,644 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,889 miles

bonnet release handle not securely fastened to mechanism

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

exhaust corroding

headlamp lenses approaching milky

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

o/s/r wheel trim missing

rear shockers, plastic dust covers adrift

rear wiper worn

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 105,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet release handle not securely fastened to mechanism

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

exhaust corroding

handbrake high

headlamp lenses approaching milky

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, tread dead on legal limit and repair plug in same

o/s/r wheel trim missing

rear shockers, plastic dust covers adrift

rear wiper worn

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,233 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 19,672 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE52 VJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YE52 VJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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