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OE52 UEW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 UEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 105,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 105,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 84,526 miles

Offside Rear slow to release brake application

Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fit new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slow to release brake application

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,663 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,119 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 38,246 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 30,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,553 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 14,708 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,049 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,303 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 9,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 8,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 7,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 3,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 2,473 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 UEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

OE52 UEW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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