2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · VU52 HTA
2002 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 169,835 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 HTA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2022
- 169,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 HTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Skoda Fabia (VU52 HTA) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
VU52 HTA Mileage History
- 03/09/2022169,835 mi
- 03/09/2022169,835 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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