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YU52 XUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

179,899 mi
Last recorded179,899 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 XUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 179,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2024 179,899 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both sides front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2023 173,942 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 173,942 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 168,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 168,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 163,087 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 163,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,333 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 156,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,089 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 149,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside undershield hanging down

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,623 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 130,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,683 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,683 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 87,503 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,451 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,807 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)

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Oct 2011 65,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,920 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,734 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,709 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 XUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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