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EJ52 VEA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,433 mi
Last recorded60,433 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,433 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges and worn close to legal limits.

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 60,433 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges and worn close to legal limits.

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,582 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 40,599 miles

Advise child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 2mm.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,525 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 32,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,007 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,857 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,782 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,057 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 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

EJ52 VEA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EJ52 VEA safe to buy?

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