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YU52 WKR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,921 miles

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.

NSF tyre valve perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 99,866 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR and OSF (4.1.E.1)

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.

NSF tyre valve perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,678 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 81,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,103 miles

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,060 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,604 miles

Front number plate cracked not affecting any digits

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deterioated not affecting any digits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,604 miles

Front number plate cracked not affecting any digits

Rear number plate slightly deterioated not affecting any digits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near/side/rear shock absorber rebound rubber split in half. rear brakes noisey in operation,advise inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,365 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008

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

near/side front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall is NOT down to cords.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,707 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 WKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

YU52 WKR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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