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YJ52 GKB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 GKB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,453 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 119,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 111,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,774 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 97,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

service light on, stonechip in windscreen, rear boot struts weak, coolant&oil below minimum, front bumper trims missing, n/s/f wheel trim missing, oil on engine, exhaust corroded, rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,992 miles

engine oil not showing on dipstick damage on wheel trims n/s/f missing exhaust corroding lip on front brake discs o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 24 Mar 2010 89,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine oil not showing on dipstick damage on wheel trims n/s/f missing exhaust corroding lip on front brake discs o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,978 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 72,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,169 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,782 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,837 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 GKB 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 YJ52 GKB, 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 GKB registered?

YJ52 GKB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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