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YU52 VVS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,676 mi
Last recorded150,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VVS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 150,676 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 150,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 145,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 138,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 129,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Center exhaust joiner heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,620 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,811 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2015 105,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,448 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,010 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,692 miles

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,139 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 29,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emissions test not carried out due engine over heated

Fail 16 Jan 2008 26,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,769 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 VVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YU52 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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