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YU52 VUD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,162 mi
Last recorded108,162 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VUD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic glass (1.7.5a)

Noise from auxiliary belt side of engine

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic glass (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic glass (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noise from auxiliary belt side of engine

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic glass (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 103,810 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,934 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 93,497 miles

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

back box slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 93,497 miles

back box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,820 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,581 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,939 miles

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

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

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 VUD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUD, 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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YU52 VUD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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