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EJ52 VEB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,959 mi
Last recorded90,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,969 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Rear light seems bright wrong bulb

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

door latch loose

hand brake comes up high

lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Rear light seems bright wrong bulb

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

door latch loose

hand brake comes up high

lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,221 miles

greese on o/s outer cvboot

hand brake lever comes up high

head lights plastic lenzes discolouring

o/s wiper torn on both ends

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,008 miles

front lower arm rear bushes worn

greese on o/s cvboot

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s ,n/s front shocks weaping oil

Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front lower arm rear bushes worn

greese on o/s cvboot

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s ,n/s front shocks weaping oil

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,318 miles

greese on o/s cvboot

n/s front shock damp

n/s rear tyre cracking

oil pressure switch leaking oil ?

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,898 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,765 miles

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

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 VEB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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