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OE52 UED

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 UED
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 52,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tie Rod Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tie Rod Corroded

Under Trays & Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 46,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tie Rod Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tie Rod Corroded

Under Trays & Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trays fitted in engine bay and underside obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 44,438 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trays fitted in engine bay and underside obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,786 miles

trays fitted in engine bay & underside obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,545 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,954 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,954 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,298 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,446 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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OE52 UED is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OE52 UED, 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 OE52 UED registered?

OE52 UED is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is OE52 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 UED shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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