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EJ52 VCN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,608 mi
Last recorded89,608 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 VCN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,318 miles

Advise both front tyres outer walls starting to crack.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to protective trims fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Advise both front tyres outer walls starting to crack.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to protective trims fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,016 miles

Power steering light was on during test. Restarted light went out.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 81,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering light was on during test. Restarted light went out.

Unable to check headlight adjuster, as no beam pattern to check.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked..Area Loaded..

Rear Tyre Walls Are Perished..

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,482 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,310 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,208 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,191 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 29,651 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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EJ52 VCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EJ52 VCN, 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 EJ52 VCN registered?

EJ52 VCN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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