MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
back box outer shell corroded
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
back box outer shell corroded
engine management light on
Both headlamp lenses discoloured
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Both headlamp lenses discoloured
Engine warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both headlamp lenses discoloured
Engine warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust back box corroded
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre cracking
offside rear wheel damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear brakes are binding slightly
exhaust back box corroded
front number plate cracked
handbrake handle has a lot of travel
offside rear tyre is cracking
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn and pitted
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ52 ELP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ELP, 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 ELP registered?
YJ52 ELP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2003.
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