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YU52 VUV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VUV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 77,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,414 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 71,402 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,169 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,320 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,301 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,189 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,250 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Jan 2007 25,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,171 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 VUV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUV, 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 YU52 VUV registered?

YU52 VUV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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