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CE52 VWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,438 mi
Last recorded183,438 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 183,438 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2013 167,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 167,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 143,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2012 143,218 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

os mirror slightly damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2010 100,121 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,550 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,357 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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CE52 VWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE52 VWP, 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 CE52 VWP registered?

CE52 VWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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