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YM52 TYS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 97,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 97,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,351 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,104 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 87,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,848 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,347 miles

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

n/s/r suspension bumpstop split

Fail 16 Dec 2009 71,346 miles

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

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

n/s/r suspension bumpstop split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,406 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,937 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,107 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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YM52 TYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM52 TYS, 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 YM52 TYS registered?

YM52 TYS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 TYS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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