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YJ52 EMB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 EMB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 124,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 124,500 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 113,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,202 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,698 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,440 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,239 miles

Item fitted to offside rear seatbelt that could hinder the operation of it

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear bump stops perished

offside tyre shows sign of scrubbing on the outer edge

tailgate gas struts leaking and poor lifting opertion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,291 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,291 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,854 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,506 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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YJ52 EMB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EMB, 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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YJ52 EMB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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