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YU52 WKY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,116 miles

Both headlamp lense covers deteriorated

Both rear tyres deteriorated between tread [ cracking ]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heavy oil leaks

MIL Light on

Rear silencer corroding [ outer skin ]

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both headlamp lense covers deteriorated

Both rear tyres deteriorated between tread [ cracking ]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heavy oil leaks

MIL Light on

Rear silencer corroding [ outer skin ]

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,393 miles

3 Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Both rear tyres starting to perish and have small deep cuts in tread

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 83,108 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

3 Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Both rear tyres starting to perish and have small deep cuts in tread

EML Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2010 63,723 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,053 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 57,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,249 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 WKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

YU52 WKY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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