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YJ52 EKS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 EKS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,793 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s and o/s headlights deteriorated

n/s front seatbelt retracting mechanism worn

rear brakes noisy

service light on

timing chain noisy

wipers split

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,127 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s and o/s headlights deteriorated

n/s front seatbelt retracting mechanism worn

rear brakes noisy

service light on

timing chain noisy

wipers split

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,283 miles

back box corroded

noise from engine

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

wipers not clearing very well

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box corroded

noise from engine

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,916 miles

coolant level low

noise from engine

slight seep from n/s/f cv gaitor

Fail 22 Aug 2013 85,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads low

handbrake travel high

noise from engine

slight seep from n/s/f cv gaitor

coolant level low

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,570 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

noise from engine

wipers not clearing well

Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level low

engine idle rough

n/s/f tyre getting low

noise from engine

wipers not clearing well

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,357 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML ON

front discs corroded

noise from engine

rear washer inop

slight misfire evident

slight oil leak evident

temp gauge inop

wipers unsecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,970 miles

front brake disc lipped

handbrake travel high

rear number plate backing peeling away

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,479 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 63,371 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,428 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,120 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

under floor covers fitted to off side and near side.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,182 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 26,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YJ52 EKS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ52 EKS, 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 YJ52 EKS registered?

YJ52 EKS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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