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YW52 KDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 KDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,544 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 113,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 102,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes seperating but not exessive movement

both headlights frosty with faint pattern

exhausy outer skin coming away

powersteering light was on a t start of test but did go out

rear brakes 26% imbalance

rear shocker dust covers in/op come away

Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,659 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes seperating but not exessive movement

both headlights frosty with faint pattern

exhausy outer skin coming away

powersteering light was on a t start of test but did go out

rear brakes 26% imbalance

rear shocker dust covers in/op come away

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,214 miles

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

exhaust back box and center box corroded.

front discs corroded x2.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust back box and center box corroded.

front discs corroded x2.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,523 miles

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,523 miles

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

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,624 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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YW52 KDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YW52 KDU, 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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YW52 KDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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