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YW52 LMU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 LMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,366 miles

back box outer skin corroded

both front headlights misting

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,352 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

back box outer skin corroded

both front headlights misting

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,512 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,595 miles

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

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

rear silencer deterioratd

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,673 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlight beam images require attention soon

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,533 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

rear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,352 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust bracket repaired using jubilee clip and may require attention soon

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,038 miles

REAR EXHAUST POOR

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,628 miles

EML ON DASH

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,709 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,305 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 23,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,241 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 LMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YW52 LMU, 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 LMU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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