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YU52 VRR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,442 mi
Last recorded56,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VRR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts missing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 56,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts missing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,765 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 48,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,438 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,772 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 24,650 miles

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,987 miles

front discs corroded inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,914 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,905 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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YU52 VRR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YU52 VRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU52 VRR registered?

YU52 VRR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is YU52 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 VRR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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